Unlocking History Concept uri
https://letterlocking.org/doll/concept/47
Preferred label
break up
Alternative label
break the seal
Scope note
Used extensively in the early modern period to refer to the opening of letters and wax seals. It is not always clear whether writers are referring to the breaking of the seal or paper (OED, “break,” v. 2a), or of the letter more generally (OED, “break,” v. 10. trans.).
Top concept
conceptual objects
https://letterlocking.org/doll/concept/610
Broader/Parent concept
conceptual objects
https://letterlocking.org/doll/concept/610
Related concept
capon
https://letterlocking.org/doll/concept/50
The Arts & Architecture ThesaurusⓇ Online, The Getty Research Institute. Concept uri
Not in AAT
The Language of Bindings Thesaurus (LoB) Concept uri
Not in LoB
Scope note source reference
OED, “break,” v. 10. Trans.
Source
Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
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