Note 422 — Chapter I · GREAT ANTIQUITY OF THE COTTON MANUFACTURE IN INDIA—UNRIVALLED SKILL OF THE INDIAN WEAVER.
Reading edition
The following are the dates of the display of awnings on the several occasions referred to:—
Linen awnings first used in the theatre at the dedication of the temple of Jupiter by Catulus 69 B. C.
Cotton awnings first used in the theatre by Lentulus Spinther, July 6th, 63 B. C.
Linen used to cover the forum and Via Sacra at the gladiatorial show by Julius Caesar 46 B. C.
Linen awnings extended over the forum by Marcellus, July 31st 23 B. C.