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APPENDIX.
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TOUCHSTONE
Red and white Folly dress, with bells, and fool's cap.
TRADESMAN IN THE REGIN OF LOUIS XI.
Brown velvet doublet bordered with blue; yellow sleeves, large blue collar lined with red; yellow leather purse fastened to the belt; brown hat turned up with red and yellow feather.

TURK. Long loose blue coat fastening down-front; fez cap; high black boots.

TYROLEAN. Brown or grey coat, and breeches ending above the knee; white stockings; black shoes. The coat, bound with green, having green collars and cuffs, is wide and open, showing the shirt and vest, across which there are bands of black velvet; and round the waist an elaborate silver embroidered belt. High pointed hat, entwined with silver cord; flowers at the side.

VATEL, MODERN. Jacket and breeches of white satin slashed with blue, white linen apron; muslin ruffles; shoulder sash of blue moire, to which is suspended a huge carving knife; white cap with blue puffings; white stockings and shoes, and blue rosette.

VANDYKE DRESS. (Girl). Full skirt reaching to the ground; square bodice with revers; long sleeves and apron; close cap. (See Plate XVI., Fig. 64.)

WALTER of SALUCES (Chaucer). Dalmatic of green and gold brocade; purple velvet belt; silver ornaments and clasp; crimson cloak lined with fur; wreath of ivy.

WHITTINGTON. Brown light pointed shoes covering front of foot; loose brown habit with belt round waist, open at neck to show chemisette; tight sleeves with puffed epaulette; stick on shoulder with bundle; short brown breeches; blue worsted stockings.

WILL-O'-THE-WISP (Girl). Black lantern in hand; hair flowing; black tulle dress with iridescent beads; star over the forehead of electric light.

YANKEE. Skirt and trousers of striped cotton, with high collar, black necktie, and large-brimmed hat.