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Pillowcases

Scope note

Sacklike removable and washable coverings for pillows, often matching bolster cases and sheets. For decorative coverings enclosing or laid over pillows use "pillow shams."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204985

Equivalent Terms used

pillowcase

Created

13yrs ago

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