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Nightgowns

Scope note

Loose dresslike garments of varying lengths and made with or without sleeves, worn by women and children for sleeping.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300046175

Broader Terms used

<night and dressing wear>

Equivalent Terms used

nightgown

Created

13yrs ago

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