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Overalls (trousers)

Scope note

Use for close-fitting trousers that fit over footwear and strap under the sole, worn especially as part of a military uniform or for horseback riding. Use also for loose-fitting trousers worn over breeches or other bifurcated garments as protective wear by military personnel and others, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260366

Broader Terms used

trousers

Term used for

overhauls

Created

13yrs ago

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