Costume

Charlemagne

White tunic, crimsom mantle, jewelled diadem, rich belt, etc. leg bandages of gold. The whole from a contemporary reperesentation of that monarch receiving the consecrated banner from pope Leo. Vide Montfaucon, «Monarchie Française»

Sir Huon

First dress, shirt of ring mail reaching to the knee, golden helmet, crimsom chausses or pantaloons, and gilt sandals, the military habit of a Frank of the ninth century. Second dress, Moorish slave.

Sherasmin

First dress, brown tunic, blue pantaloons, brown leg bandages, blue cap of the period, something resembling the ancient Phrygian. Second dress, Moorish slave.

Caliph Haroun

The black burdah or gown of the prophet richly furred and ornamented, black turban, cloth of gold under dress, and cloth of gold slippers

Prince Babekan

A rich Arabian dress.

Almanzor

Long green gown, green turban with diamond ornaments and paradise plume, robe and trowsers of silver tissue and white satin. Second dress, plain white, hair dischevelled, etc.

Reiza

First dress, black velvet turban with diamond ornaments and paradise plume, robe and trowsers of silver tissue and white satin. Second dress, plain white, hair dishevelled. etc. Third dress, rich Moorish lady's habit.

Fatima

First dress, an Arabian female. Second dress, Moorish slave.

Roshana

Rich Moorish lady's habit, green turban and slippers.

Oberonan fairies

Fancy dress.

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