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On the triumph of Aurelian in 270:
But every eye, disregarding the crowd of captives, was fixed on the emperor Tetricus and the queen of the East. The former, as well as his son, whom he had created Augustus, was dressed in Gallic trowsers*, a saffron tunic, and a robe of purple.
*The use of braccae, breeches, or trousers, was still considered in Italy as a Gallic and barbarian fashion.
— Apr 29, 2023 04:23PM
But every eye, disregarding the crowd of captives, was fixed on the emperor Tetricus and the queen of the East. The former, as well as his son, whom he had created Augustus, was dressed in Gallic trowsers*, a saffron tunic, and a robe of purple.
*The use of braccae, breeches, or trousers, was still considered in Italy as a Gallic and barbarian fashion.
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