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Kerchiefs

Scope note

Square or triangular headcloths worn as a covering for the head.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300046122

Broader Terms used

headcloths (headgear)

Narrower Terms used

kaffiyehs
babushkas

Equivalent Terms used

kerchief

Created

13yrs ago

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