In the olden days men wore plumes as distinguishing marks on their headdress. They often had to light at a moment'r notice, and it was imperative that nothing should interfere with their right or sword arms. The plumes were, therefore, worn on the left side. The modern position of the hat bow is merely a survival of the ancient custom.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19351109.2.231
Bibliographic details
Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 266, 9 November 1935, Page 10 (Supplement)
Word Count
60Untitled Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 266, 9 November 1935, Page 10 (Supplement)
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Auckland Star. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Auckland Libraries.
Log in