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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 162 Seiten, L=152mm, B=229mm, H=9mm, Gew.=245gr, [GR: I-XL - Computers - Languages / Programming],… Mehr…

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 162 Seiten, L=152mm, B=229mm, H=9mm, Gew.=245gr, [GR: I-XL - Computers - Languages / Programming], Kartoniert/Broschiert, Klappentext: Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. Excerpt from book: Section 3CHAPTER II. Costume of the Saxons on their coming to BritainTheir skill in dyeing and weavingLiking for colourUses of linen Form of the tunicLeg-bandagesSimilarity of costume for all classesEmbroidery and ornamentsThe mantleThe military habit the same as the civilDress of the women Use of silkImport and export trade of the Saxons Beginnings of the Norman influence. " The workmanship surpassed the materials." Ovid. The Saxons came wearing the Prankish dressa short, sleeveless tunic and mantle. There is a doubt as to whether they wore the "braccae" like the early Britons, as they are sometimes represented with bare legs; but at any rate they had boots of rough, strong leather, and no class, apparently, went barefoot. They brought with them a knowledge of dyeing and weaving, in which they became very proficient. With all their piratical, roving tendencies, the Saxons easily learned the arts of peace, and soon improved by contact with the Romanized Britons. They had a great liking for textit{EARLY USE OF LINEN. II colour and ornament, and the only part of their dress that was black was the shoe. In this they differed from the Danes, who clothed themselves entirely in black. The tunic opened at the neck like a shirt, and came down to the knee; when slit at the sides it marked the wearer as a bondsman. Chiefs and men of rank had their tunics bordered with gilded leather or embroidered in colours. In those early times a great deal of linen was spun an industry which was allowed to lapse, and Saxon monks were ordered to wear linen tunics and linen leg-bandages to distinguish them from the laity, who generally wore wool. Probably the linen worn by monks was very coarse, but there were finer sorts for luxurious laymen; and the Saxon ladies, who spent much time in spinning, wer...<

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's web… Mehr…

The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Publisher: G.P. Putnam; Publication The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Publisher: G.P. Putnam; Publication date: 1893; Subjects: Costume; Art / Fashion; Health Books, , history-of-English-dress-from-the-Saxon-period-to-the-present-day~~Georgiana-Hill, 999999999, A History Of English Dress From The Saxon Period To The Present Day (Volume 1), Georgiana Hill, 1443284696, General Books LLC, , , , , General Books LLC<