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Head curtains

Scope note

Bed curtains hung at the upper side ends of the bed, that could be drawn to cover the upper portion of each side. For stationary hangings at the head of a bed, use "headcloths (bed hangings)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204163

Broader Terms used

bed curtains

Term used for

curtains, head

Equivalent Terms used

head curtain

Created

13yrs ago

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