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Austrian shades

Scope note

Shirred curtains which are permanently gathered both across the width and down the length and which are raised or lowered by cords and rings; generally made of lightweight and often sheer fabric that drapes well and gives the effect of many rows of horizontal swags.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000203688

Broader Terms used

<curtains by form>

Equivalent Terms used

Austrian shade

Created

13yrs ago

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