kerchief
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And as early as 1617, when the teenage Velázquez painted a kitchen maid with umber skin and a white kerchief, Spain clearly had developed an art market for paintings depicting people of color.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
One striking look was a metallic tunic that resembled chainmail, paired with elbow-length black gloves and a kerchief in the same material.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
With his affectation for a kerchief tied around his neck and popped-collar jacket, Bogdanovich cut a singular figure as he often made public appearances to speak about his films or those of his filmmaking heroes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2022
They ranged in age from elderly women to a pre-teen girl, who wore a green kerchief wrapped around her neck.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2019
I washed up in the cold water bucket, quickly pinned on a clean apron, checked my kerchief was on proper and followed Becky to the parlor.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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