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Playsuits

Scope note

Play and sports outfits made for women and children, often consisting of a one-piece suit combining shorts and shirt and an overskirt; introduced in the early 20th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000256813

Broader Terms used

<costume by function>

Term used for

play suits
suits, play

Equivalent Terms used

playsuit

Created

13yrs ago

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