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, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 113
A large roll of^^•K^^ hair, much worn Edward I. His croclcet kembt,and thereon setA nouche with achapelet. Crocota,Gr. and R. (from Kp6Kus, crocus). A veiy rich robe of saffron colour, whence its name. It was worn by Greek and Roman women as a gala dress, especially at the Dionysia. Cromlech,… … 10. Crocket. ART AND ARCILEOLOGV. grounds. (See Standing-stonks, Dolmkns,Menhirs, &c.)
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