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Fibulae

Scope note

Pins used to fasten garments, somewhat resembling a large safety pin with an enlarged catch plate; often elaborately ornamented.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000209303

Broader Terms used

pins (fasteners)

Term used for

fibulas

Equivalent Terms used

fibula

Created

13yrs ago

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