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Blouses

Scope note

Women's or children's main garments for the upper body, usually lightweight and loose-fitting, made with or without sleeves and worn over or tucked in the waistband of a skirt or trousers. Also, women's garments cut in the style of a man's classic, tailored-cut shirt, having a notch collar, collar band, front placket opening, and usually long sleeves with cuffs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300046133

Equivalent Terms used

blouse

Created

13yrs ago

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