The heritage of dress; being notes on the history and evolution of clothes (1912)
Webb, Wilfred Mark, 1868- · London, The Times Book Club · leaf 120
beads, it might be said that,as in other matters of art, the Egyptians excelled in theirmaking. Some—^known as blue popo beads, which foundtheir way to West Africa—are worth more than their weightin gold at the present day, and the most skilful of the Venetianbeadmakers are unable to imitate them… … Two Padaung women, showing the numerous metal collars which THEY WEAR ROUND THEIR NECKS. (See page 83.) ORNAMENTS 83 in the case of mayors and by the members of various knightlyorders. These take us back to the time of Richard II, whensuch ornaments came into vogue. Among savage races metal rings…
Costume · Clothing and dress
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