ANST - "Sumptuary Law" Clothing question

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I don't know anything official, but I have never heard of such a
restriction in Ansteorra.  Too many of us here like purple for anyone to
DARE to ask us to stop wearing it.!  Can you say revolution? ;<)

Joanna


On Thu, 1 Oct 1998 12:31:20 EDT AuroraeB at aol.com writes:
>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)
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