English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 73
ankles in those ofthe apostles, etc. In both sexes the robes are looselyconfined round the waists by a broad band or girdle ofsoft, thin material, which is drawn into folds by the slighttension resulting from use round the waist. The robesthemselves are ample, and so large as to require gener-ally… … ST. .-irrHKLWOLD GIVING THE BENEDICTION (tenth century MASS-VESTIIENTS) ANGLO-SAXON COSTUME 27 of giving the benediction to the people assembledwithin a church. The bishop, probably intended as arepresentation of St. y^thelwold himself, is here shownas wearing a blue chasuble with gold border and…
Costume -- Great Britain · England -- Social life and customs
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