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Necklace

Scope note

Ornaments worn around the neck, usually in the form of chains or strands of beads, pearls, stones, or the like, and often including a suspended ornamental pendant. Use "chokers" for short, narrow necklaces worn close to the throat. Use "dog collars (necklaces)" for wide ornamental bands worn tightly around the neck.

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Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300046001

Term used for

necklets

Equivalent Terms used

necklaces

Created

13yrs ago

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