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 86
Lat. gaiitiis).Gloves were unknown to the early Greeks andRomans, but in use among the ancient Per-sians. In Christian archaeology they are firstmet with in the I2th centur)-. (See Gloves.) Chisleu, Heb. The ninth month of theJewish year. It begins with the new moon ofour December. Chiton…
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