English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 67
up again somewhat by the left arm.The fastening of the mantle on the right shoulderis large and of curious shape. It is clearly a kindof metal brooch, and decidedly larger than one mightconsider necessary. It may be described as of anoblong shape, the longer sides being incurved or con-cave. There… … ANCILO-SAXON BEADS ;s^f,\ ^Z ANGLO-SAXON COSTUME 23 Below the over-garment just described an orna-mental pouch or scrip is seen on the right-hand sideof the wearer. There are one or two strongly marked characteristicsof the costume of the tenth and eleventh centuries,namely, (i) the hose is…
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