The heritage of dress; being notes on the history and evolution of clothes (1908)
Webb, Wilfred Mark, 1868- · New York, The McClure Co.; London, E. Grant Richards · leaf 124
were originally intended as adefence for the neck. Sir Geoffrey holds his helmet,on which, in the place of the crest, we again see hisarmorial bearings. They appear again on the pavonor small flag held by one of the ladies, and on theshield which the other carries. We find the samedevices repeated… … Fig. 83.—The crest on a modern signet ring-.
Costume · Clothing and dress
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