Does the fastening of a toga allow conclusions about the wearer's status? What makes a men's shirt fit for polite society? And can a belt not also take on higher tasks than simply holding a garment together? Treasures with a purpose, from the brooch to the cufflink: What happens when practical things become status symbols?
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