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The book, its history and development (1907)

Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 · New York : D. Van Nostrand · leaf 25

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ruvian Quipu !A form of knotted record is used among several of thetribes in the Pacific Islands, and the Jewish Taleth, orscarf, has fringes which imply certain facts. The ordinary rosary with its ten beads for Ave Mariasand single ones for Pater Nosters has also something incommon with knots, and… … EiG. 9.—Cardinals hat. J EAELY EECOKDS. 13 found in the tasselled and knotted fringes which adorn theceremonial hats of dignitaries in the Eomish church. The hats themselves are alwaj^s of the same shape,round shallow crowns with broad brims. The fringes,however, differ in size and colour according…

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