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Frock Coat April 1904
Frock has been used since Middle English as the name for an article of clothing, typically coat-like, for men and women. Terminology In British English and in Commonwealth countries the word may be used as an alternative term for a girl's or woman's dress, in particular for a dress suitable for a smart occasion but (in UK English usage) with a hemline higher than a full-length ballgown. In Australia it is frequently used this way, with the phrase "to frock up" meaning to wear a formal dress or gown for a special occasion. Relatedly, a frock coat is a men's coat style of the 19th century, characterized by full skirts reaching to the lower thigh or knee. Despite the similarity in the name, the frock coat should be regarded as being a distinct garment quite separate from the frock. In the French language the frock coat is called 'une redingote' (from English "riding coat"), and so unlike the English language implies no immediate relationship to the frock which is called 'une fraq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Blair (detail Of The Honorable Henry Fane (1739–1802) With Inigo Jones And Charles Blair
Charles Blair may refer to: *Charles Stanley Blair (1927–1980), United States federal judge * Charles F. Blair Jr. (1909–1978), United States Air Force general *Chandos Blair (1919–2011), general and former Defence Services Secretary * Chuck Blair (1928–2006), Canadian ice hockey player *Charles W. Blair Charles White Blair (February 5, 1829 – August 20, 1899) was a lawyer, and Union Army officer who served in three different regiments during the American Civil War. He fought primarily in the Trans-Mississippi Theater and was notable during Pri ... (1829–1899), Union Army general * Charles A. Blair (1854–1912), member of the Michigan Supreme Court, 1905–1912 * Charlie Walker-Blair (born 1992), English rugby union footballer {{hndis, Blair, Charles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
