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Negligees

Scope note

Term loosely applied to women's long, flowing dressing gowns or bathrobes which tend to be made of soft or sheer fabrics decoratively trimmed with lace, fur, or ruffles.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000248708

Broader Terms used

<night and dressing wear>

Term used for

negliges
negligees

Equivalent Terms used

negligee

Created

12yrs ago

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