Bible History Master List - Winston-Salem/Forsyth County ...

A rich man’s overcoat resembled a dressing gown with wide sleeves. This might have been made of fine linen or silk and served only a decorative purpose. The earliest cloaks were made of two pieces, with a seam that ran horizontally across the waistline. As dyes were introduced, Jewish men favored the color red in their cloaks ................
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