The Picture Gallery Explored Or An Account of Various Ancient Customs And Mann
The Picture Gallery Explored Or An Account of Various Ancient Customs And Mann
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67 crewel, woollen, thread, or leather. They must wear neither sword nor dagger; but a knife only. All jewels, rings, gold, silver, or silk, are forbidden in any part of their dress. Neither shall they frequent any dancing, fencing, or musical schools, under severe penalties ; one of which was, to be publicly whipped at the hall of their company. ' " "During the reign of Henry the Eighth, luxury seems to have increased rapidly, " re- marked Mrs. Spencer. " The furniture of the houses, the style... of living, and even gardening, appear alike to have undergone a progressive improvement. " "Yes, " answered Mr. Wilmot: "we find that, about this time, the walls of the houses were either hung with tapestry, arras work, or painted cloths, on which were represented birds, beasts, herbs, &c. Wainscotting with oak, or wood imported from the east, began now to be generally used, and rendered the rooms much more comfortable than formerly. Stoves were not much used, though they began to appear in the houses of the nobility and the wealthy citi- zens.
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67 crewel, woollen, thread, or leather. They must wear neither sword nor dagger; but a knife only. All jewels, rings, gold, silver, or silk, are forbidden in any part of their dress. Neither shall they frequent any dancing, fencing, or musical schools, under severe penalties ; one of which was, to be publicly whipped at the hall of their company. ' " "During the reign of Henry the Eighth, luxury seems to have increased rapidly, " re- marked Mrs. Spencer. " The furniture of the houses, the style... of living, and even gardening, appear alike to have undergone a progressive improvement. " "Yes, " answered Mr. Wilmot: "we find that, about this time, the walls of the houses were either hung with tapestry, arras work, or painted cloths, on which were represented birds, beasts, herbs, &c. Wainscotting with oak, or wood imported from the east, began now to be generally used, and rendered the rooms much more comfortable than formerly. Stoves were not much used, though they began to appear in the houses of the nobility and the wealthy citi- zens.
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