Costume: fanciful, historical, and theatrical (1906)
Aria, Eliza (Davis) 1866- · London Macmillan · leaf 192
fourclasses, who are also entitled to wear peacocksfeathers at the back of their hats, and chains otcoral, the red parasol being another of theirprerogatives. Over the under-robe is worn anample coat of plain silk extending below the knees.This has wide sleeves, which allow a view ot… … A CHINESE ACTOR. pocket in case of need, while a square, embroideredcollar rests on the shoulders and tapers up tovanishing point at the throat in front. The hair XIII OF ORIENTAL DRESS 153 hangs in a tightly-plaited pigtail, lengthened bythe addition of false tresses, and the characteristic
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