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Fireworks (visual works)

Scope note

Pictorial or ornamental displays of light, sound, or smoke created using explosive equipment typically consisting of a paper case containing combustible material, an oxidizing agent, and sometimes a metal salt for coloring. For the explosive devices, use "fireworks (explosive equipment)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000249836

Term used for

pyrotechnics

Created

12yrs ago

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