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Blazers

Scope note

Lightweight semi-tailored jackets usually made with a notched collar, patch pockets, and sometimes an insignia on the breast pocket. So called because originally made in brilliant colors or striped to distinguish schools, colleges, teams, or the like.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000209872

Broader Terms used

jackets

Equivalent Terms used

blazer

Created

13yrs ago

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