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Belts (costume accessories)

Scope note

Flexible straps or bands generally encircling the waist or hips or passing over the shoulder and usually having some type of fastener, such as a buckle; worn for decoration, support, or to carry such items as weapons, tools, or money.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210002

Broader Terms used

<costume accessories worn>

Equivalent Terms used

belt (costume accessory)

Created

13yrs ago

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