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Petasuses

Scope note

Use for wide-brimmed, low-crowned hats worn by ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans and revived during the early Medieval period. Use also for winged hats or close-fitting caps, as seen in representations of Hermes or Mercury.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210886

Broader Terms used

headgear

Term used for

petasoses

Equivalent Terms used

petasus

Created

13yrs ago

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