Word: robed
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Tale, a 'snapper-up of unconsidered trifles." He has seen a lot of theatre, he is young, and he is eager to try out a lot of ideas for himself. The result is a patchwork of periods and styles just as much as the plastic-covered crazy-quilt robe that King Henry dons in his first scene. Even the costumes (executed by Jeanne Button) run from period Renaissance garb through World War I gear and World War II uniforms to a present-day sweatshirt with Ché Guevara's face on it. But make no mistake about it: Kahn...
...Tufts University, a mustachioed triple honors graduate clumped onstage to receive his undergraduate degree, wearing, in addition to his black academic robe, sandals, white pants and a construction helmet with red ribbon attached. Dozens of graduating seniors at Brandeis proudly wore stenciled red fists -a symbol of dissent popular with Boston area student activists-attached to their robes. At Pomona College, something of the spirit of '69 was summed up by the class poet, James E. Rosenberg, who instead of a speech read a passionate poem of societal rebellion, replete with phallic imagery and four-letter bravado...
...Foxe Basin north of Hudson Bay. The first passenger off the plane, Judge William Morrow, hurried to the nearby community hall, which was redolent of blubber, untanned sealskin and oil. Without bothering to shed his mukluks (heavy sealskin boots), he pulled on the traditional black robe, white collar and tabs, and red sash of his office. Court was in session. For the tiny (pop. 540) Eskimo village of Igloolik, which has existed since 1500 B.C., it was the first time that a judge had ever paid a visit...
Except for Bingo and the Roman soldiers who cast lots for the robe of Jesus, games have never had much to do with religion. Until now. Family-game players who have tired of refighting the battle of Gettysburg and advancing to "Go (Collect $200)" can now trek right along with St. Paul or race each other through the Christian calendar...
...Washable robe, in assorted plaids. Striped button-down perma-press Oxford shirt. Imported Alan Paine Shetland sweater. All items available in boys' and young men's sizes...