Ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian costumes and decorations by Florence Hornblower & Mary G. Houston

Author:Florence Hornblower & Mary G. Houston [Houston, Florence Hornblower and Mary G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anboco
Published: 2017-03-03T23:00:00+00:00

Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 25

Length 4½ Yds, width 39 in.

Fig. 23 A

ANCIENT ASSYRIAN COSTUME

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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ANCIENT ASSYRIAN COSTUME

CUTTING OUT

There are practically only two types of garment generally found in the representations of ancient Assyrian costume: (1) the shawl, and (2) the tunic. These vary in size and proportion, and are worn either alone, but more generally in combination.

DECORATION

Except in the earliest examples, decoration is lavish in Assyrian costume; in fact, the costume of a King when at its richest may be said to be absolutely covered with ornament. Jewellery, woven and embroidered patterns, and fringes are used in the utmost profusion. See the illustrations of the most characteristic ornamental details of this style.

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