Concept information
Preferred term
Flea furs
Definition
- Use for pelts, usually sable or marten, commonly mounted with decorated heads and paws of crystal or gold ornamented with gems. Worn either around the neck and shoulders, suspended by a chain from a girdle, or carried in the hand. Popular in Europe during the 16th century and may have been used to attract fleas and lice away from the wearer. [AAT]
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Flea-furs
- Flohpelz
- Flohpelze
- Furs, flea
- Furs, jewelled, flea furs
- Furs, neck, flea furs
- Fur stoles, flea furs
- Jewelled furs, flea furs
- Neck furs, flea furs
- Stoles, fur, flea furs
Notation
- 117413
In other languages
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French
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Flohpelz
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Flohpelze
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-D6MJBXGP-Z
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