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Basquines (jackets)

Scope note

Use for women's jackets worn over skirts, usually with short, skirt-like extensions below the waist, worn during the mid-19th century. May have pagoda sleeves.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260111

Broader Terms used

jackets

Equivalent Terms used

basquine (jacket)

Created

13yrs ago

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