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Headcloths (bed hangings)

Scope note

Single stationary hangings at the head of a bed, generally matching the bed curtains. For side curtains at the upper end of a bed, use "head curtains."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204190

Broader Terms used

bed hangings

Term used for

cloths, head
head cloths

Equivalent Terms used

headcloth (bed hanging)

Created

13yrs ago

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