English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 93
eenth century MS., theLives of the Tivo Offas) gowns to the feet, ornamented for great folk withorphreys or bands of embroidery at the neck, whichis cut somewhat low. The first series shows a fashionof sleeve with wide ends cut off at the mid-forearm,and showing the tight sleeve of a smock or… … EFFIGY OF KINC JOHN. WORCESTER CATHEDRAL THIRTEENTH CENTURY COSTUME 39 curiously large armhole, reaching in some casesalmost to the waist. Over this gown is worn anample cloak, which sometimes bears a hood, fastenedat the neck with a brooch or band. The dress of the common folk and of men of rank
Costume -- Great Britain · England -- Social life and customs
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