It was the custom for women, when they went out in the evening, or if intending to perform some work of piety secretly, to wrap their persons carefully in a long sheet at least a yard wide.

They began by one arm, and then wound the linen so closely round their body that they could not walk without difficulty.

I have seen them wrapped up in this manner, and the sheet not only extended to both arms, but likewise veiled the head.

On the present occasion, the appearance of this dress was most striking in my eyes, for it was a real mourning garment.
Joseph and Nicodemus were also in mourning attire, and wore black sleeves and wide sashes.

Their cloaks, which they had drawn over their heads, were both wide and long, of a common grey colour, and served to conceal everything that they were carrying.