- most
common spelling,
strait-jacket or
straightjacket are also used.
Straitjackets are also
called camisoles or
strait-
waistcoats. The
effect of a straitjacket...
-
credited with the
invention of the
strait waistcoat with a
rolling shawl collar. The
company introduced pale gray
waistcoats for
evening wear and the black...
- this time
suffering the
wholesome restraint of a
straw cell and a
strait waistcoat. If he is not,
there is no
justice in America. Neal's self-criticism...
- them, and
prattle confidently in
their ears.
There are no
chains nor
strait waistcoats now in Bethlehem; yet, upon the
staircase of a ward
occupied by men...
- are also seen.
Waistcoat in
white marcella,
tartan (usually to
match the kilt), red or the same
material as the doublet. No
waistcoat is worn with the...
-
requisitioned "100 kersey jackets, 60 kersey
waistcoats, 40 pairs of
kersey breeches, 120 linsey
waistcoats, 140 linsey drawers, 440 checkt shirts, 100 pair...
-
today a
potent symbol for
Torres Strait Islander people, and used in the
Torres Strait Islander flag.
Torres Strait Islander artists such as
Alick Tipoti...
-
Withal there was
something exotic about him. He
would appear in a red
waistcoat,
black velvet jacket and beige-coloured
trousers and, in lieu of collar...
- " Historically,
members of the
Moravian Church wore
plain dress:
Their strait, unlapelled, dark
brown coat, the broad-brimmed, low-crowned hat, the knee-buckled...
- ISBN 0-8326-0021-0. A
short light garment worn by
ladies when
dressed in negligee;
strait jacket for
lunatics or
criminals condemned to the guillotine. "Define Boob...
