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Masks (costume)

Scope note

Coverings for all or part of the face, usually with openings for the eyes and sometimes the mouth; worn to hide or alter the identity of the wearer or for protection.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000138758

Broader Terms used

<costume by function>

Term used for

mask, goalie's

Equivalent Terms used

mask
mask (costume)

Created

13yrs ago

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