Jabot (neckwear)
A jabot (
History
In the 17th and 18th centuries, a jabot consisted of
In the late 19th century a jabot would be a cambric or lace bib, for decorating women's clothing. It would be held in place at the neck with a brooch or a sewn-on neckband.
Today
Jabots survive in the present as components of various official costumes. The white bibs of judges of the
French magistrate court dress and French academic dress include a jabot, called rabat. It is usually of plain cotton, except that of academic high officials, which is made of lace. Jabots are worn by the judges and Advocates General of the Court of Justice of the European Union.[2]
In the United States Supreme Court, jabots are worn by some female justices, but are not mandatory.
Ginsburg had a collection of jabots from around the world.[5][6] She stated in 2014 that she had a particular jabot that she wore when issuing her dissents (black with gold embroidery and faceted stones), as well as another she wore when issuing majority opinions (crocheted yellow and cream with crystals) which was a gift from her law clerks. Her favorite jabot (woven with white beads) was from Cape Town, South Africa.[5][6]
The chancellor of Durham University wears a jabot as part of their academic dress.
The British Speaker of the House of Commons traditionally wears a jabot along with a black silk and gold lace robe and lace cuffs when in ceremonial dress.
Jabots continue to be worn as part of the highest formal Scottish evening attire and a former part of
The jabot is part of the vestment of a verger.[citation needed]
The jabot is also part of the ceremonial uniform of girl King's Scholars at Westminster School.[7]
References
- ^ Caulfeild, S. F. A. Encyclopedia of Victorian Needlework, [Dictionary of Needlework]. A. W. Cowan, London, 1882, (facsimile edition, Dover Publications, NY, 1972) v. I A–L, p. 274.
- ^ "CURIA – Presentation of the Members – Court of Justice of the European Union". curia.europa.eu.
- ^ Liptak, Adam (8 September 2009). "The Newest Justice Takes Her Seat". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
- ^ "Kagan on not wearing a Neck Doily – "In my real life I'm not a frilly, lacy person"". Joshblackman.com. 2010-12-27. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
- ^ a b "Justice Ginsburg Exhibits Her Famous Collar Collection". News.yahoo.com. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 2015-03-20.
- ^ a b MAKERS Team (2014-08-01). "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Owns a 'Dissenting Collar'". MAKERS. Archived from the original on 2015-03-10. Retrieved 2015-03-20.
- ^ "WESTMINSTER ELECTS THE FIRST FEMALE QUEEN'S SCHOLARS". www.westminster.org.uk. 2017-09-20. Retrieved 2019-03-04.