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Wraprascal

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Wraprascal or "wrap-rascal" was an 18th-century term for a loose overcoat. It was long and loose and was worn by both men and women. The garment was fastened with huge metal buttons and was occasionally cape-style. The coat was used for riding.[1][2][3]

Frederick William Fairholt compares it to the following version of surtout in his work Costume in England.

" In Gay's “ Trivia , " “ a Joseph ” is given as explanation of “ surtout , " and is further described as a wraprascal "

— Costume in England[4]

References

  1. ^ Wilcox, R. Turner (Ruth Turner) (1969). The dictionary of costume. Internet Archive. New York, Scribner. p. 400.
  2. ^ Lewandowski, Elizabeth J. (2011-10-24). The Complete Costume Dictionary. Scarecrow Press. p. 317. ISBN 978-0-8108-7785-6.
  3. ^ "Definition of WRAPRASCAL". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  4. ^ Fairholt, Frederick William (1896). Costume in England: Glossary. G. Bell and sons.