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Tuxedoes

Scope note

Semiformal evening suits consisting of a dinner jacket and trousers, the trousers having a stripe of material, such as silk or faille, down the outside of the legs. May also include a bow tie, cummerbund and a shirt.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000216052

Broader Terms used

suits

Term used for

tuxedos

Equivalent Terms used

tuxedo

Created

13yrs ago

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