The heritage of dress; being notes on the history and evolution of clothes (1912)
Webb, Wilfred Mark, 1868- · London, The Times Book Club · leaf 268
re is nodoubt but that originally these ornaments were really amulets. 222 THE HERITAGE OF DRESS and it is said that they are a survival of ancient phallic worship.(See Figures 165-7.) Cowry shells were once generally used by the Hussars, andwere revived in the case of the loth Hussars in… … Figure T65.—The cowry-shell ornaments on the head of an oflacerscharger of the loth Hussars. The pendant recalls that on mules inPalestine. in this country, dogs are often seen decorated with collars—sometimes bearing their actual names—and with bells. Nowthe wearing of a collar is enforced by law…
Costume · Clothing and dress
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