Meaning Of The Word Period piece

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period piece
countable noun: A period piece is a play, book, or film that is set at a particular time in history and describes life at that time.

period piece in American English
a painting, piece of furniture, novel, etc. considered typical of the period in which it was created; often, specif., one regarded as being of mere historical interest and without lasting artistic merit
something, as a novel, painting, or building, of interest or value primarily because it evokes or epitomizes a particular period of history

period piece in British English
noun: an object, a piece of music, a play, etc, valued for its quality of evoking a particular historical period: often one regarded as of little except historical interest

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