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Architects' scales

Scope note

Flat beveled or triangular bars, usually of wood or plastic, with a variety of graduations so that scale drawings can be drawn and measured.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300022528

Broader Terms used

scales (rules)

Equivalent Terms used

architect's scale

Created

13yrs ago

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