'Black masks were
frequently
worn by ladies in public in the
time of Shakespeare, particularly, and perhaps universally at
the theatres.
time of Shakespeare, particularly, and perhaps universally at
the theatres.
Ben Jonson - The Devil's Association
212:
--so much, that kind
May seek itself there, and not find.
=2. 1. 162 French-masques. = 'Masks do not appear as ordinary
articles of female costume in England previous to the reign of
Queen Elizabeth. . . . French masks are alluded to by Ben Jonson
in _The Devil is an Ass_. They were probably the half masks
called in France 'loups,' whence the English term 'loo masks. '
Loo masks and whole as wind do blow,
And Miss abroad's disposed to go.
_Mundus Muliebris_, 1690.
--Planche _Cycl. of Costume_ 1. 365.
'Black masks were frequently worn by ladies in public in the
time of Shakespeare, particularly, and perhaps universally at
the theatres. '--Nares.
=2. 1. 163 Cut-works. = A very early sort of lace deriving
its name from the mode of its manufacture, the fine cloth on
which the pattern was worked being cut away, leaving the design
perfect. It is supposed to have been identical with what was
known as Greek work, and made by the nuns of Italy in the
twelfth century. It was introduced into England during the
reign of Queen Elizabeth, and continued in fashion during those
of James I. and Charles I. Later it fell under the ban of the
Puritans, and after that period is rarely heard of. (Abridged
from Planche, _Cycl. _)
=2. 1. 168 ff. nor turne the key=, etc. Gifford points out that the
source of this passage is Plautus, _Aulularia_ [ll.
--so much, that kind
May seek itself there, and not find.
=2. 1. 162 French-masques. = 'Masks do not appear as ordinary
articles of female costume in England previous to the reign of
Queen Elizabeth. . . . French masks are alluded to by Ben Jonson
in _The Devil is an Ass_. They were probably the half masks
called in France 'loups,' whence the English term 'loo masks. '
Loo masks and whole as wind do blow,
And Miss abroad's disposed to go.
_Mundus Muliebris_, 1690.
--Planche _Cycl. of Costume_ 1. 365.
'Black masks were frequently worn by ladies in public in the
time of Shakespeare, particularly, and perhaps universally at
the theatres. '--Nares.
=2. 1. 163 Cut-works. = A very early sort of lace deriving
its name from the mode of its manufacture, the fine cloth on
which the pattern was worked being cut away, leaving the design
perfect. It is supposed to have been identical with what was
known as Greek work, and made by the nuns of Italy in the
twelfth century. It was introduced into England during the
reign of Queen Elizabeth, and continued in fashion during those
of James I. and Charles I. Later it fell under the ban of the
Puritans, and after that period is rarely heard of. (Abridged
from Planche, _Cycl. _)
=2. 1. 168 ff. nor turne the key=, etc. Gifford points out that the
source of this passage is Plautus, _Aulularia_ [ll.
