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Hennins

Scope note

Tall headdresses, sometimes extending three feet above the head, often cone-shaped, but also horn- or heart-shaped, and generally having a small veil attached to the top. Worn by women in the 15th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210759

Broader Terms used

headdresses

Equivalent Terms used

hennin

Created

13yrs ago

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