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 188
doptedby the general run of well-to-do people. The aris-tocracy, however, are more inclined to stand uponceremony, and through it to make more show. Theirfootmen, who go by the generic name of Jeames,wear plush breeches, silk stockings, and powderedhair. (See Figure iii.) SERVANTS DRESS 141 A… … Fig. III.—A footman in plush breeches and with powdered hair. His pouter coat dates from the reign of George III. (By the courtesy of Messrs. F. T. Prewett and Co.) with cords known as aiguillettes, and these give themsomewhat of a military appearance, besides remindingus of the old retainers. The…
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