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Baize

Scope note

Loosely woven wool or cotton tabby, finished with a long nap to imitate felt and dyed in solid colors. Used as a protective covering for furnishings, as well as for costume, especially the lining of outerwear.

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Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

3000132868

Broader Terms used

tabby (textile)

Term used for

baeta
bay
bayes
bayette

Created

13yrs ago

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