Irish mantles were large, woollen overcoats. They bothered many English commentators for their ability to conceal.
Fynes Moryson (1566-1630): “worn over the head and ears … down to the heels, a notorious villain lapped in them may pass any town … without being known.” pic.twitter.com/JOBacIsZrQ
— 500 Years of Dürer’s Irish (@duerersireland) August 20, 2021
The long ‘manager’s puffa’ of its day.
Good times.
Political Anorak writes:
Leo on the News last night (right) and partner Matt (left) in a Sunday Independent photo shoot at Christmas.
Who owns it? Possibly Leo since Matt has his hand in his pocket which is a bit of a giveaway when a coat’s too big for you… Or possibly a 2 for 1 deal?
We may never know.
Remember the Ikea monkey?
Now you can dress your kids the very same way.
Just knew there was a Gap in the market.
Via Niamh Puirséil
As seen in an Ikea in Toronto yesterday. The monkey had escaped its cage and opened the car door so it could stroll around.
Picture by dzd_lisa
Stylish but illegal monkey found roaming Toronto Ikea
[via Michael Moran]
