English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 356
practically the short coat ofrecent times. The cassock was really worn underthe eucharistic vestments, but owing tothe ample proportions of the alb it wasnot visible. In. processional attire, how-ever, the cassock was visible below the Priest in cassock, Surpiice. about the year The chief purpose… … ECCLESIASTICAL COSTUME 233 The form of the cassock, which in the fifteenthcentury formed the ordinary dress of the clergy andwas also largely worn by the laity, is well shown in thefigure of a priest here given, the date of which isabout the year 1480. (ii) Surplice.—This well-known ample garment…
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