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Headdresses

Scope note

Elaborate coverings or objects for the head, especially those worn for ceremonial or ornamental purposes.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300046023

Broader Terms used

headgear

Term used for

head-dresses

Equivalent Terms used

headdress

Created

13yrs ago

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