canopies (structural elements)

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Scope note
Roof-like coverings of various kinds, not attached to four walls, but suspended by poles, cords, or attached on one side to a wall. Examples include coverings or hangings suspended over a throne, couch, bed, etc., or held over a person walking in procession, or an architectural roof-like ornamented projection, surmounting a niche, door, window, tomb, etc.
canopies
Accepted term: 13-May-2024