caligcc, highly embroidered, which reachedto the knees. Behind the mitre we perceive distinctly the two vittce or infulce,hanging down one on each side. The two marks which generally distinguishthe archbishop from the bishop, are the pall (pallium), or narrow label, run-ning round the shoulders and… … The subject below is taken from a roll on vellum of the latter end of thetwelfth century, containing drawings illustrative of the life of St. Guthlac(Harl. Charters, Y. 6.) ; it represents the consecration of the saint by Heddaof Winchester, attended by his clergy. We have here the bishop in…
Middle Ages · Costume · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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