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frames


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

frames

Details

Cases or structures that surround or enclose such items as works of art, mirrors, or documents, serving as support or protection or to call attention, while leaving the items visible.

Variations

frames (furnishings)

picture frames and framing

frames, picture

picture frames

frame

frame, picture

cadres

cadre

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