The Spanish in the Southwest . aid a black silkhandkerchief. The hat was a broad som-brero, with which all Californians of to-day are well acquainted. The serape, orcloak, was never lacking; indeed it oftenindicated the rank of its owner. It wasa large, square blanket, slit in the middlefor passing over the head. Wealthy menwore costly serapes of broadcloth, heavywith velvet and other trimmings, whilethe poorer men wore cheap cloaks of thecoarse woolen cloth woven at the ladies also enjoyed bright muslin skirt was often flounced withscarlet and fastened at the waist by
The Spanish in the Southwest . aid a black silkhandkerchief. The hat was a broad som-brero, with which all Californians of to-day are well acquainted. The serape, orcloak, was never lacking; indeed it oftenindicated the rank of its owner. It wasa large, square blanket, slit in the middlefor passing over the head. Wealthy menwore costly serapes of broadcloth, heavywith velvet and other trimmings, whilethe poorer men wore cheap cloaks of thecoarse woolen cloth woven at the ladies also enjoyed bright muslin skirt was often flounced withscarlet and fastened at the waist by abroad silk band of the same. The bodice was as richlytrimmed with lace as the owner could afford. The shoeswere of bright-colored velvet, satin, or kid. No ladystoilet was complete without a reboso, or long scarf,except that with the wealthier classes a shawl sometimestook its place. The reboso was worn over the head withthat peculiar grace for which the Spanish women havelong been noted. Bonnets and hats were almost A Spanish grandee 180 Spanish California Jewelry was greatly admired, and nearly every womanmanaged to have at least a necklace and earrings. Thericher ladies had fine jewels, which they kept with thegreatest care, so that they often passed from mother todaughter through several generations. Those were the days when all the men went horseback,and many of the women were equally expert as always stood tied before the adobe buildings readyfor use, even if the owner were going only a few yardsfrom his house. When a horse began to look thin fromtoo constant riding, he was turned out to pasture andanother was brought in, for there was no limit to thenumber on the plains. On a long journey several wereused; one was ridden until worn out, then turned loose,and another saddled in his place. Those thus left be-hind were often gathered up on the return trip. Horseswere seldom brushed and cared for in any way except forgreat occasions; but a Spaniard l
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