The heritage of dress; being notes on the history and evolution of clothes (1912)
Webb, Wilfred Mark, 1868- · London, The Times Book Club · leaf 74
3), the lacing is continuous round the hat, and the lining can be made to fit the wearer. It helps to form a buffer, should the huntsman unfortunately fall on his head, and it is claimed that many lives have been saved by this small detail. It may be gathered from the description that in times when… … * A correspondent, Mr. W. Morrison, has suggested that the mitre is anEgyptian crown. Alexandria was the University town of the early ChristianChurch. The Patriarch, like other clerics, wished to arrogate temporalpower, and it is probable that he would wear an imitation of the crown. VESTIGES IN…
Costume · Clothing and dress
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