Roman woman in tunic and polla (toga)
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Roman woman in tunic and polla (toga)
Roman woman in tunic and polla (toga), and woman in tunic and ricinium (shawl).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages (1796)
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Principal Shawl Spalart Toga Tunic
EDITORS COMMENTS
This handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages (1796), showcases two Roman women adorned in traditional attire. The woman on the left wears a tunic, a long-sleeved garment that reaches down to her ankles, and a polla, a rectangular piece of fabric draped over her shoulders and pinned at the front with a fibula. The polla functions as a toga's undergarment, providing a smooth surface for the toga to be draped over. The woman on the right is also dressed in a tunic, but she wears a ricinium, a large shawl, draped over her head and shoulders. The ricinium was often used as a veil or a head covering, and it could be worn in various ways, depending on the occasion. Both women in this engraving represent the Roman tribal attire of the time. The intricate details of their clothing, from the folds and pleats to the ornamental borders, are beautifully captured in the handcoloring. The historical accuracy of this image makes it an invaluable resource for those studying ancient Roman culture and fashion. Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages was a groundbreaking publication that documented the clothing of various historical periods and cultures. This particular engraving is a testament to the meticulous research and artistic skill that went into creating this comprehensive work.
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