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attire ; the difference between the lower class chap, 
X. 
and the higher, in their apparel, being found ^_— y — . 
only in the costliness of the materials. 
1 . A napkin fastened tight over the forehead, faUing to 
the shoulders behind, and in front, on either side of 
the head, below the chin. 
2. Great quantity either of silver or gold coin, hanging 
about the temples and under the chin, and braided 
behind into the hair, which hangs in long tresses 
down the back, reaching to the calves of the legs j 
the rest of the hair being only visible above the ears 
and temples. 
3. An embroidered shift, richly worked in front, and 
covering the arms as far as the hands. 
4. A sash, or girdle, of blue stuff. 
5. Short plaided hose, with lively colours, like those worn 
by Scotch Highlanders. 
6. Slippers of yellow leather. 
■ 7. An embroidered jacket over the shift, reaching to the 
elbows and ankles ; trimmed round the lower skirts 
with fringe. 
8. Another richly embroidered jacket over the first, but 
without sleeves, reaching only to the knees. 
After all, a faithful drawing of this costume 
would represent it much better than any de- 
scription can do : but costumes of the inhabi- 
tants of different nations, however accurately 
designed and coloured as to the dresses, almost 
