English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 83
Saxon period.One of the first changes is in the appearance of a long,pendulous lappet from the under side of the sleeveclose to the wrist. This grew sometimes to a lengthof more than a yard, and suggests the long liripipe of NORMAN COSTUME 33 later times. The colours of the sleeves, too,… … Armed and mounted followers of Duke William (William the Conqueror)(From the Bayeux tapestry) and kept in proper shape by means of lacing. Thehair was allowed to grow very long and was plaited. The earliest Norman kings, as shown by the greatseals, wore a tunic reaching below the knees, and amantle…
Costume -- Great Britain · England -- Social life and customs
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