The heritage of dress; being notes on the history and evolution of clothes (1912)
Webb, Wilfred Mark, 1868- · London, The Times Book Club · leaf 95
s. It seems that this takes us back to a row ofbuttons which were once used along the whole length of thebreeches when these were too tight for the foot to be putthrough them, and in consequence the buttons had to beunfastened and done up again along the side of the leg. (SeeFigure 82.) There is… … Figure 82.—A GermanHussar of 1808. IX COATS OF ARMS SIGNET RINGS—ARMORIAL BEARINGS—ESCUTCHEONS—CRESTS—BADGES DEFORE we deal with coverings for the hand, it will notbe amiss to consider something else which is worn on thefingers. Strictly speaking, of course, rings should be reckonedas ornaments,…
Costume · Clothing and dress
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