English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 345
de, by means of which it was attached tothe neck, the strings being passed under the arms, ECCLESIASTICAL COSTUME 221 round the back, and tied on the breast. It was made tofall somewhat over the upper edge of the chasuble, withthe result that it has often been mistaken for a collar ofthat vestment.… … Amice, from effig-y of a priest, 1375 worn as a monastic and academical garment, whichwill be described in due course. (ii) Alb.—The alb was a long close linen vestment,reaching from the neck to the knees, and furnished withfairly close-fitting sleeves. Apparels, or strips of orna-mental material,…
Costume -- Great Britain · England -- Social life and customs
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