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Cornets (headdresses)

Scope note

Term applied to women's headdresses which vary in style from the 14th to the 18th century, but which are often of conical shape and usually made of delicate materials with lappets of lace or ribbon.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210736

Broader Terms used

headdresses

Term used for

cornettes

Equivalent Terms used

cornet (headdress)

Created

13yrs ago

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