THE POPE'S WARDROBE.
Some cunous particulars regarding the Pope's wardrobe are given by the Neu Freie Press. The head of the Roman Church adheres strictly to the ancient tradition in respect of the colour of his attire, which consists of a white cassock with a narrow collar and wide sleeves, and a purple cloak cut in a circular shape. The material varies in thickness according to the season. In consequence of an inveterate habit of snuff-taking His Holiness requires five or six whit 3 cassocks during the year, each of which costs about 400 francs. In winter the Pope wears white silk stockings over fine thread, and in summer mixed cotton and silk. These are supplied by a well-known house in Verviers, which charges 24 francs a pair for the hose. The red mantle costs no less than 809 francs. Tne slippers, of fine red cloth, embroidered with line gold, and ornamented with a cross, arc worth from 120f. to 340f. The Pope requires six of these for the year ; 24 pairs are besides always kept in his wardrobe, and the chamberlains are forbidden to give- them away when cast off, though many eagerly covet the honour of their possession.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1162, 7 March 1874, Page 8
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200THE POPE'S WARDROBE. Otago Witness, Issue 1162, 7 March 1874, Page 8
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