English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 289
oches forwhich were near the shoulders. The usual method of fastening dur-ing the fifteenth century was by meansof a cord passing through loops at theback of diamond-shaped studs andbrought down in front of the wearernearly to the waist, the cord endingin two small tassels, and kept inposition by… … I70 ENGLISH COSTUME PARTLET The partlet was a covering of light material worn asa partial or complete screen for the neck and bosomof ladies at a period when dresses were cut low infront. The partlet is mentioned in inventories of thereign of Henry VHI as made of Venice gold knit, andalso as made…
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