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Castors (hats)

Scope note

Men's hats of varying form made of beaver fur; especially used for those worn from the 17th to 19th century. Prefer "beavers" for men's top hats made of beaver fur.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000213692

Broader Terms used

hats

Narrower Terms used

demi-castors

Equivalent Terms used

castor (hat)

Created

13yrs ago

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