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Toys > Optical toys > Peepshows

Preferred term

Peepshows  

Definition

  • Optical toys that give the illusion of depth and action by the use of one or more magnifying lenses or mirrors set in a boxlike enclosure and viewed through a small opening on one end [AAT]

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Entry terms

  • Boxes, peepshow
  • Boxes, perspective
  • Cabinets, peepshow
  • Machines, peepshow
  • Peepshow boxes
  • Peepshow cabinets
  • Peepshow machines
  • Peep shows
  • Perspective boxes
  • Raree shows
  • Shows, peep

Notation

  • 117619

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-GBLST3KW-2

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