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 80
whetherthey have not a pedigree. We might cite the case ofthe buttons that are sewn on to the frocks a littlebelow the knee. They are often at the head of aplait, and it would be worth while to look into theirhistory. V COLLARS AND BANDS NICKS IN COAT LAPELS—THE WHY AND WHEREFORE OFTHE WHITE SHIRT… … Fig. 32.—The nicks in the coat and waistcoat. his coat. This structure passes into the lapels, andat the point of junction there is a curious nick whichis repeated in the waistcoat if this be similarly pro-vided with lapels. (See Figure 32.) 41 42 THE HERITAGE OF DRESS There is always a temptation…
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