ANST - "Sumptuary Law" Clothing question

[Burke McCrory]

At 12:31 PM 10/1/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Greetings,
>
>I have a question regarding the existance of sumptuary laws in our kingdom.
>What is the scoop on wearing purple?  I have no knowledge of any law here
>restricting the wearing of purple garb to royalty.  Exactly what shade was the
>"royal" purple of past?
>What about plum, lavendar, violet, etc.....   I am pretty sure that "heathery"
>shades of plum and lavendar are NOT what was considered "royal" purple.  
>
>I remember years ago, having this discussion when a new lady made some vivid
>purple garb, and another member questioned her about it.  But, I do not
>remember whether or not we found out about any "sumptuaty laws" here
>restricting purple.  I know other kingdoms do, as the man who questioned the
>lady with the bright purple dress was from another kingdom that restricts
>purple to royalty.
>
>So, anybody have the scoop on the wearing of purple or ANY sumptuary laws
>regarding clothing and accessories here in Ansteorra?
>
>Thanks,
>Tracy
>(Aurorae)

Ansteorra has no restrictions on what colors you can wear.  The only
sumptuary laws we have concern coronets.



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Sir Burke Kyriell MacDonald, OP
Baron of Wiesenfeuer
Kingdom of Ansteorra
mka Burke McCrory
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