The book Costume : Fanciful, Historical, And Theatrical was written by author Aria, Mrs. (Eliza Davis), 1866-1931 Here you can read free online of Costume : Fanciful, Historical, And Theatrical book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Costume : Fanciful, Historical, And Theatrical a good or bad book?
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It was held in place by a pair of straps which were joined in the centre and, separating, passed over the shoulders to meet again behind. The bust and arms were bare, the latter adorned with bracelets at the wrist and again above the elbow. Anklets were worn, and occasionally big circular ear-rings. The treatment of the hair was extremely elaborate and difficult, calling for the exercise of consider- able skill and patience. Cut straight across the forehead, it was arranged with mathematical pr...ecision in several rows of fine plaits, the clubbed ends terminating imme- diately below the nape of the neck. As a coiffure of this kind necessitated an enormous expenditure of time and labour, all AN EGYPTIAN PEASANT WOMAN. i6o COSTUME CHAP. classes of society had recourse to wigs, the rich employing natural hair for the purpose, and the poor, wool. A typical example of a fashionable perruque took the form of a densely-braided mass which covered the head as efficaciously as a mat, one large plait coming down at either side of the face, and curving round on the shoulder in the shape of an elephant's trunk.
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