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 254
Fig. 131.—The head-dress of a nun showing the veil and breast-clothderived from the wimple, the cap which represents the chin-cloth,together with the frontal and the hood. … Fig. 132.—The head-dress of a ladyof the time of Henry II. Thewimple is shown covering the chin-and head-bands (after Calthrop). Fig. 133.—The chin-band and fore-head strap after the wimple hasbeen removed (after Calthrop). 204 THE HERITAGE OF DRESS white cape. Nuns are not allowed to wear…
Costume · Clothing and dress
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