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Basquines (underskirts)

Scope note

Wide ornamental underskirts of sumptuous cloth often supported by hoops. Worn from the late 15th to the 17th century, especially by Basque and Spanish women.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000209871

Broader Terms used

underskirts

Term used for

basquinas
vasquines

Equivalent Terms used

basquine (underskirt)

Created

13yrs ago

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