An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 107
rge roll ofhair, much wornin the time ofEdward I. His crocket kembt,and thereon setA nouche with achapelet. Crocota,Gr. andR. (from KpSKos,crocus). A veryrich robe of saffron colour, wlience its name. Itwas worn by Greek and Roman women as a galadress, especially at the Dionysia. Cromlech, Celtic… … Fig. 210. Crocket. ART AND ARCHEOLOGY. 97 grounds. (See Standixg-stones, Dolmens,Menhirs, &c.)
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