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Ancient greece, mesopotamia, egypt
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01/29/2009

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Chiton
Definition
short or long tunic sewn together at shoulders and sides
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Kaunakes
Definition
Skirts with tiers of fringe and/or tufting
Mesopomia
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Himation
Definition
rectangular shawl/scarf, female
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Chlamys
Definition
square shawl/scarf, male
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Pilos
Definition
molded simple cap with no brim or a narrow brim
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Petasos
Definition
broad-brimmed, low crowned woven star hat
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Peplos
Definition
tubular tunic woven in one piece or seamed up side with overfold
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Apotygma
Definition
the overfold of the peplos
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Klaft
Definition
structured crown like headdress the sphynx
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Fibulae
Definition
pin used to keep garment together
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Pschent
Definition
combined crowns of upper and lower egypt
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Uraeus
Definition
asp, symbol of king's power over death
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Postiche
Definition
artificial beard reserved for the pharoah's use on ceremonial occasions
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Fillet
Definition
circlet, usually gold
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Crook and Flail
Definition
Two sceptors of ancient egypt
crook is shaped like a shepards cane
flail is a stick with tassel on the end
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Mitre
Definition
Long flat hat coming to a point (like a bishop hat)
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Kalasiris
Definition
tunic/garment worn by men and women (egypt)
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Tebenna
Definition
semi-circular shawl/cape worn centered in front with end over shoulders and brought under arms
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Tutulus
Definition
stiff pointed headress with a tiara like brim in front
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Stola
Definition
Roman version of a chiton (short or long tunic sewn together at shoulders and sides)
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Palla
Definition
Roman version of a himation (a rectangular shawl/scarf)
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Toga
Definition
over-drape worn as a sign of position and citizenship and worn on all public occasions
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Clavi
Definition
marks of position on the tunics of Roman aristocrats
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Augusta Clavi
Definition
two bands about 1 1/2" wide that went over each shoulder and down front and back (mark of man of rank)
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Latus Clavi
Definition
3-4" band that went over both shoulders or down CF or CB of tunic (mark of a senator)
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Collobium
Definition
tunic without sleeves
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Subucula
Definition
shorter and narrower under tunic
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Subigaculum
Definition
loincloth
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Feminalia
Definition
short and tight knee breeches worn by military
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Solea
Definition
simple walking sandal
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Calcaeus
Definition
shoe tied over instep with straps wrapped around ankle
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Crepida
Definition
half low-cut shoe and half laced sandal
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Cothurnus or Caligula
Definition
soft leather boot that laced up the front with turn down at top
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Lacerna
Definition
small semi-circular wrap fastened around right shoulder by fibula. Made of wool in many colors, hip to calf length. Worn over toga for warmth.
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Sagum
Definition
sort of blanket adopted by soldiers. Usually in dark colors or red and reserved for common soldier.
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Pallium
Definition
Roman version of himation (a rectangular shawl/scarf). Rectangular, favored by scholars and those who admired ancient greek culture.
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Paludamentum
Definition
larger version of greek chlamys that was worn by greek generals. Fastened with fibula on right shoulder.
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Laena
Definition
Semi circular and folded in two or lined to create a warm wrap that fastened on the right shoulder. Worn by all classes and varied from hip to calf length.
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Paenula
Definition
most common wrap. Cape that opened down center front with a peaked hood and collar attatched. Made of sturdy wool in natural colors (brown, grey, black) and was a rain cape.
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Cucullus
Definition
collar
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Casula
Definition
poncho like outer wrap that slipped over head with peaked hood or Cucullus
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Camisa
Definition
interior tunic fitted close to the body
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Strophium
Definition
piece of fabric that supported the breasts like a sports bra
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Flammeum
Definition
Veil
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Tunica Talaris
Definition
tunic with tight sleeves to wrist and skirts to the ankle
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Tunica Palmata
Definition
tunic worn from the time of Emperor Nero that was purple long sleeved floor length tunic embroidered all over with palm leaves in gold metallic thread
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Toga Picta
Definition
purple silk toga worn only by emperor
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Tunica Dalmatica
Definition
wide cut tunic with wide sleeves worn over the tunica tolaris
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Sinus
Definition
overfold of toga that could be drawn over head
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Umbo
Definition
pouch formed by toga worn in front. Resting place for right hand (like a modern pocket)
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