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Tassel

Scope note

Pendant trimming. Before the 20th century, usually a wooden mold covered with strands of silk or worsted; now often merely a bunch of threads, cords, or other strands gathered together at the top.

This term has 3 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000232185

Broader Terms used

trimming (material)

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Dish

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified

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