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Sporrans

Scope note

Pouch bags used as purses, worn hanging from a belt at center front; used especially with reference to those worn in Scottish Highland costume.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000217500

Broader Terms used

<costume accessories worn>

Equivalent Terms used

sporran

Created

13yrs ago

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