English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 398
on of the fact ; and the oath of allegiancesolemnly taken by all ranks present, are the chief of theother parts of the ceremonial of coronation. Whatstands out quite prominently in all this is, not only thereligious character of the proceedings, but also the factthat the sovereign himself, or… … Effig-y of King Richard I (d1199) in Rouen Cathedral coronation, actually took part inthe Mass, singing the Gospel asdeacon. The various garments, etc.,which are worn as the specialcoronation robes have a remark-able affinity with the eucharisticvestments. They are as follows : (l) COLOBIUM…
Costume -- Great Britain · England -- Social life and customs
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