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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 178

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Fig. 379. Hasta— Roman ceremonial spear. ART AND ARCHEOLOGY. 167 changes in the fashion of hats is given inPlanches Encyclopedia of Costume. Our illustra-tion represents a young Venetian noble of theMiddle Ages. (See also the illustrations to POURPOINT, BiRETTA, BOMBARDS, CALASH, Capuchon, Chapeau,… … Fig. 380. Costume of a nobleman in Venice (i6th cen-tury), showing the Hat of the period. Hatchment, Her. (for atchievement). Anachievement of arms in a lozenge-shaped frame,placed upon the front of the residence of aperson lately deceased, made to distinguish hisrank and position in life. Hauberk…

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