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Funeral palls

Scope note

Palls, usually of black, purple, or white velvet, used during the funeral ceremony to cover the coffin, hearse, or tomb. May be decorated with commemorative inscriptions or funerary portraits.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000214764

Broader Terms used

palls (coverings)

Equivalent Terms used

funeral pall

Created

13yrs ago

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