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Hairpins

Scope note

Single- or multi-pronged pins used to hold hair or headgear in place or for decorative effect.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300046042

Broader Terms used

<hair accessories>

Narrower Terms used

bodkins
bobby pins

Term used for

hair pins
pins, hair

Equivalent Terms used

hairpin

Created

13yrs ago

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