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English costume (1906)

Calthrop, Dion Clayton, 1878-1937 · London, A. and C. Black · leaf 157

An illustration from English costume, 1906, leaf 157
tight all the way from the shoulder tothe wrist, or were loose and cut short just belowthe elbow, showing the tight sleeves of the under-gown. Shoes very elaborately embroidered and pointedat the toes. A rich cloak made oblong in shape and veryample in cut. A shaped mantle with strings to hold it… … HENRY THE THIRD 75 For the head a wimple made of white Hnen orperhaps of silk ; this she would put above her head,leaving the neck bare. A long belt for her waist, and, if she were agreat lady, a pair of gloves to wear or stick intoher belt. 10—2 THE COUNTRY FOLK From the Conquest to the reign of…

Costume -- Great Britain

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