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Commodes (headdresses)

Scope note

Term applied to the tall lace headdresses worn by women in the 18th century. HAH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210735

Broader Terms used

headdresses

Equivalent Terms used

commode (headdress)

Created

12yrs ago

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