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Boas

Scope note

Very long, elliptical neckpieces made of feathers, fur, or similar fluffy materials, especially popular in the 1890s.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000215870

Broader Terms used

neckpieces

Equivalent Terms used

Boa

Created

13yrs ago

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