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Girdles (belts)

Scope note

Narrow belts, cords, sashes or the like, usually decorative and worn at the waist to fasten or confine garments or as a means of carrying small objects such as purses or keys.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000220741

Narrower Terms used

cinctures (girdles)

Equivalent Terms used

girdle (belt)

Created

13yrs ago

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