In a message dated 3/16/2006 3:39:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Dear List, I'm reading a diary of a young woman in Virginia in 1787, and she uses the term "great coat" for an article of clothing. It is clear from the context that this is NOT the many-caped, overcoat type garment. I know that "coat" could refer to a petticoat, but any ideas as to this particular usage? ******************************** Maybe she just thinks her coat is...great. "That's a great coat!" I know....I'm no help at all.... Perhaps it just means the outer most coat, or a long coat....whether it has multiple capes,or is even heavy wool, or no. Perhaps a long light coat for fall or spring or riding or traveling. "Great" referring to its length. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
