Calthrop, Dion Clayton, 1878-1937 · London, A. and C. Black · leaf 120
A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF HENRY U.(1154^1189) There is a chin-band to be seen passing under thewhimple; this band is pinned to hold it round thehead. … HENRY THE SECOND 68 was a deep border of embroidery. It is quite possiblethat the cuiFs and hem may have been made of fur. The shoes were, as usual to the last two reigns,rather blunt at the toe, and generally fitting with-out buckle, button, or strap round the ankle, wherethey were rolled back.…
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