Church Vestments Their Origin And Development Norris Herbert by Norris, Herbert 9780486422565, 0486422569 instant download after payment.

The Christian church's earliest vestments
were hardly distinguishable from the everyday dress of ordinary people
in ancient Rome, but in time, ecclesiastical dress acquired its own
distinguishing characteristics. This comprehensive reference by noted
English costume authority Herbert Norris traces the evolution of
clerical attire through the centuries until the end of the 1400s.
The
meticulously researched text is enhanced by more than 270 of the
author's own illustrations, including 8 in full color, adapted from
originals but specially redrawn to accentuate essential features of the
garments. The vestments are treated in the approximate order of their
appearance in liturgical ritual, beginning with the simple alb and
including the pallium, chasuble, cassock, surplice, mitre, and many
other items. Footwear, crosses, headgear, rings, gloves, and other
accessories are also depicted and described in detail. Replete with
fascinating historical facts and lore, this volume is an indispensable
reference for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history
of ecclesiastical attire.