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Headrails

Scope note

Medieval headcloths for women usually consisting of a long linen or woolen cloth draped from one shoulder over the crown of the head, down and under the chin, and then around the back to the other shoulder, where it was left hanging.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212958

Broader Terms used

headcloths (headgear)

Equivalent Terms used

headrail

Created

13yrs ago

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