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Tacking

Scope note

Use for the temporary joining of two or more pieces of material by some slight or temporary fastening other than stitches. For temporary joining of material done by sewing with long loose stitches, use "basting."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000231133

Broader Terms used

fastening

Equivalent Terms used

tacked

Created

13yrs ago

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