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Show ' THE POPE'S BED BOBE. " The outward robe of the Pope Is red and made from ths wool of the lambs of the convent of St. Agnes, near the Porta Pia. ' The cloak and cape are lined with purple and trimmed with gold lace; the sombrero, or bat, is red, and has a gold cord and tasseL 3eneatb the cloak is worn an alb, made also of wool of the lambs of St. Agnes, and girt about the waist wltb a sash of white moire ; antique, garnished with gold fringe. The - Pope's bands are burdened with kid mittens, ' and bis feet are -burdened with a pair of Uppers worn over his ordinary shoes. The total value of his wardrobe Is said to be . $150,000. . |