Dimensions
171 x 248 x 19mm
This comprehensive reference by a noted costume authority traces the evolution of clerical attire through the centuries until the late 1400s. More than 270 black-and-white illustrations and an 8-page colour insert depict such vestments as the simple alb, pallium, chasuble, cassock, surplice, and mitre plus such accessories as footwear, crosses, headgear, rings, and gloves.