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The Manuscripts of Lincoln, Bury St. Edmunds etc.
… been mayor to prepare for himself and his wife gowns of scarlet and tippets of velvet, to be worn at all principal …
The Manuscripts of Lincoln, Bury St. Edmunds etc.
… Aud that Mr. Mayor and his brethren shall be all in their scarlet gowns, and those which have been mayors in velvet … horseback and foot-cloths, the mayor and aldermen in their scarlet robes, with every of them a man to attend him on foot …
The Manuscripts of Lincoln, Bury St. Edmunds etc.
… about 8 o'cl., Mr. Mayor and the aldermen in their scarlet gowns, the sheriffs, common council men, and … Yard, and in Newport, by the Mayor and aldermen in their scarlet gowns, the Town-clerk, sheriffs, common-council men, … between 7 and 8 o'cl., Mr. Major and the aldermen in their scarlet gowns, the town clerk, sheriffs and common council …
The Manuscripts of Rye and Hereford Corporations, etc.
… whether you are to have any allowance from the King for scarlet. 1603, July 11.E[dward] Kelk [to the Mayors, … friend of mine that the Barons of the Ports ought to have scarlet for their gowns. I searched at the Wardrobe but was … Chamberlain and which Mr. Kelk will endeavour to obtain. Scarlet is valued at 3 li. 10 s. the yard at least and …
The Manuscripts of Rye and Hereford Corporations, etc.
… things of his, "but knowes that he had such a watch and scarlet cloak, which, he hath pawned in Drury Lane for 40 s." … Lord Maior of London for stealinge from me one watch, one scarlet coate, and other thinges, theise are to certifye you …
The Manuscripts of Shrewsbury and Coventry Corporations [etc]
… that every one who has been a bailiff shall wear his scarlet gown on Whitsunday, the Sunday after election day, … three months after his election shall buy and wear a scarlet gown at such times as are limited, for the worship of the town, and every bailiff shall buy and wear a scarlet gown both for himself and his wife. f. 124. , 5 Nov. …
The Manuscripts of the Corporations of Southampton and Kings Lynn
… and William Bacon the Scavini, and Roger Mascall and John Scarlet the bailiffs, and also Nicholas Langestoke the …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… &c. at the Mansion-house, who accompanye him to church in scarlet robes, the aldermen giving place to the late mayor. … other days of rejoicing, the mayor, &c. go to church in scarlet robes; also on high festivals, as Christmasday, … the church door to his own house. "The mayor, &c. put on scarlet robes when they go to any church for the benefit of …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… old Parliament;" though "the French Parliaments in their scarlet robes, knew none of that sovereign power which their …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… their stars on their garments, and the Judges in their scarlet; and in that posture they have sat from nine in the …