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Nebula headdresses

Scope note

Goffered headdresses, which, when laid over the top of the head, formed a wide frill. The goffering might only extend to the eartip, but sometimes was carried down as far as the chin. Worn by women during the 14th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212974

Broader Terms used

headdresses

Equivalent Terms used

nebula headdress

Created

12yrs ago

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