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decorated initials (initials (layout features), layout features, ... Components (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: General term for intials that incorporate ornament or other decoration, in contrast to the simpler forms of other letters on a page. May refer to manuscripts or in reference to printed texts. |
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decorated initials (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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decorated initial (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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initials, decorated (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.PJ |
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Objects Facet |
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.... Components (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ components (objects parts) (G) |
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............ <components by specific context> (G) |
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................ information form components (G) |
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.................... layout features (G) |
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........................ initials (layout features) (G) |
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............................ decorated initials (G) |
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