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Shirts

Scope note

A term used broadly for various types of main garments for the upper body made with or without sleeves and worn over or tucked in the waistband of a skirt, trousers, or the like. Usually having a collar, which may be detachable, often a front opening, and sometimes pockets.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212499

Narrower Terms used

T-shirts
polo shirts
dress shirts

Equivalent Terms used

shirt

Created

13yrs ago

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