Quote Originally Posted by Ruanaidh
I just received a copy of Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance." On the cover is a well-dressed Victorian Pirate King, circa 1885.

Note the folds behind his left leg (right side of book), which mean overknee leggings. It is probably an "artistic interpretation" of those baggy shorts/breeches or the afore mentioned "canvas apron."

Great pic though, I might have to "pirate" it :rolleyes: .