Three examples of the medieval method of putting on the amice. The amice is a liturgical vestment used mainly in the Roman Catholic Church, Lutheran Church, in some Anglican churches, and Armenian and Polish National Catholic churches. It consists of a white cloth connected to two long ribbon-like attachments, by which it is fastened around the shoulders of the priest. In several Mediaeval uses, such as the Sarum Rite, the amice bore a broad stiff band of brocade or other decoration, giving the impression of a high collar. These were called apparelled amices.

Medieval Amice

Three examples of the medieval method of putting on the amice. The amice is a liturgical vestment used…

Beau Brummell, né George Bryan Brummell (7 June 1778, London, England – 30 March 1840, Caen, France), was the arbiter of men's fashion in Regency England and a friend of the Prince Regent, the future King George IV. He established the mode of men wearing understated, but fitted, beautifully cut clothes including dark suits and full length trousers, adorned with an elaborately-knotted cravat.

George Bryan Brummell

Beau Brummell, né George Bryan Brummell (7 June 1778, London, England – 30 March 1840,…

A gentleman dressed in fifteenth century fashion.

Gentleman of Fifteenth Century

A gentleman dressed in fifteenth century fashion.

A lady dressed in fifteenth century fashion.

Lady of Fifteenth Century

A lady dressed in fifteenth century fashion.

A couple dressed in sixteenth century fashion.

Man and Woman of Sixeenth Century

A couple dressed in sixteenth century fashion.

A citizen in the time of Charles I; dressed in clothing of the time.

Citizen

A citizen in the time of Charles I; dressed in clothing of the time.

A doll is an object that represents a baby or other human being. Dolls have been around since the dawn of human civilization, and have been fashioned from a vast array of materials, ranging from stone, clay, wood, bone, cloth and paper, to porcelain, china, rubber and plastic.

Female Doll Figure

A doll is an object that represents a baby or other human being. Dolls have been around since the dawn…

An illustration from illumination before 1340 showing period fashion. The coifs worn by the bearded man with a cane distinguishes him as a lawyer.

England Fourteenth Century Fashion

An illustration from illumination before 1340 showing period fashion. The coifs worn by the bearded…

An illustration of typical English fashion during the fourteenth century. The illustration are, from left to right, two heralds, Morris dancer, two ladies—in&mdah;waiting, and two travelers from Strutt.

England Fourteenth Century Middle Ages Fashion

An illustration of typical English fashion during the fourteenth century. The illustration are, from…

An illumination from the coronation of a king with his nobles and bishop wearing embellished clothing typical during the Medieval Ages.

England Nobles Fourteenth Century Fashion

An illumination from the coronation of a king with his nobles and bishop wearing embellished clothing…

Frame used to frame tables, this is a small type design featuring shape.

Small Frame for Table Top

Frame used to frame tables, this is a small type design featuring shape.

A bag or pouch in which stuff is carried.

Purse

A bag or pouch in which stuff is carried.