Costume of the Florentine apothecary, Matteo di Marco Palmieri, 15th century. He wears a crimson turban and cape, lined with white fur, green robe with yellow lining, and red shoes. He holds a mortar and pestle. Physicians and apothecaries had the right to wear ermine and squirrel fur. From a painting by Domenico Bartoli in Siena hospital.