Costume Of Prelates Of The Catholic Church: According To Roman Etiquette (1909) Hardback - 2010

""Costume of Prelates of the Catholic Church: According to Roman Etiquette"" is a book written by John Abel Nainfa in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the clothing and accessories worn by Catholic prelates, including cardinals, bishops, and other high-ranking officials. The author draws on his extensive knowledge of Roman etiquette to describe the various garments, such as the cassock, surplice, and rochet, as well as the various colors and symbols used to denote rank and office. The book includes detailed illustrations and photographs, as well as explanations of the historical and cultural significance of each piece of clothing. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and traditions of the Catholic Church, as well as those studying fashion and costume design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.