English Costume C14Th
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English Costume C14Th
Woman: mantle, sideless surcoat, wimple & goffered veil. Men: gipon, girdle & pouch, parti-coloured hose, piked shoes, cap with up- turned brim, armour. Date: 14th century
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Armour Brim C14th Cracowes Ecclesiastic Gipon Girdle Hose Knight Mantle Parti Piked Pouch Shoes Surcoat Turned Veil Wimple 14th
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "14th Century English Fashion: A Glimpse into the Past through Elegant Costumes". This image transports us back to the 14th century, an era marked by the grandeur and sophistication of the Middle Ages. The photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases two exquisite figures, one female and one male, dressed in the height of English fashion during this period. On the left, a woman gracefully dons a mantle, a long, draped garment that covers her shoulders and falls to her feet. Beneath it, she wears a sideless surcoat, a fitted garment that reaches her mid-calf, adorned with intricate patterns. Her wimple, a high, pleated collar, frames her face, while a goffered veil, with delicate folds and a lace edge, covers her hair. On the right, a man stands proudly, attired in a gipon, a short, sleeveless jacket, girdled by a belt, and wearing a pouch. His hose, divided into two distinct colors, reach his mid-calf, and he wears piked shoes, characterized by their sharp, pointed toes. Atop his head, he sports a cap with an upturned brim, and his arms are protected by armor. These figures could represent various social classes, such as a knight and an ecclesiastic, reflecting the diverse fashion trends that flourished during the 14th century. The intricate details of their costumes offer a glimpse into the rich history and artistry of the medieval world. This photograph, with its evocative imagery, invites us to explore the depths of 14th-century English fashion, a time when fashion was not just a means of self-expression but a testament to one's social status and wealth.
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