English costume from prehistoric times to the end of the eighteenth century (1910)
Clinch, George, 1860-1921 · Chicago : A. C. McClurg; London, Methuen · leaf 95
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 … Offa II crowned king of the Mercians. (From athirteenth century MS.) when actively employed is a like gown or coat endingat the knee, with which is worn a shorter cloak also tothe knee. The belts or girdles which gird the coatsand gowns at the knee appear as plain thongs ; theygive no indication of…
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