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DOOR-KNOCKER [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
DEF

An appendage, usually of iron or brass, fastened to a door, and hinged so that it may be made to strike against a metal plate, to attract the attention of those within.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Pièce de métal ouvragée, sur la porte d'entrée d'une maison, servant autrefois de marteau pour frapper à la porte et signaler sa présence, avant l'apparition des sonnettes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Museos y patrimonio (Generalidades)
  • Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
DEF

Pieza de hierro o bronce que se coloca en las puertas para llamar golpeando con ella.

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