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Definition of a Cloche

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Definition of a Cloche Courtesy of Pastperfectvintage.com
Definition: A cloche is a type of women's hat that fits snuggly on the head and goes over the forehead. The bell shaped hat became popular starting in the 1920s as an accent to the shorter flapper hair styles of the day which did not facilitate a pinned on hat.
Also Known As: Cloche means "bell" in French
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