English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 425
1547, the aldermen (the local name wasmasters) wore scarlet on the seven principal feasts. In1585 they were directed to have their gowns faced withfoynes, the mayor and the master who was justice ofthe peace being further distinguished by black andvelvet tippets respectively. At the period of the… … Sheriff of the City of York, 1642 CITY LIVERY COMPANIES GOWNS 287 best, and black for ordinary occasions. At Favershamthe Jurats wore black. At Newbury and Preston themayor and aldermen wore blue gowns. The sheriffs of London and York wore scarlet; thoseof Chester, Lincoln, and Norwich, however,…
Costume -- Great Britain · England -- Social life and customs
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