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Male costume at the time of the Commonwealth
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Male costume at the time of the Commonwealth
Male costume at the time of the Commonwealth 1659-1660, from a print of the time.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin, London, Henry Bohn, 1842. The costumes were drawn from tapestries, monumental effigies, illuminated manuscripts and portraits. Charles and Leopold Martin were the sons of the romantic artist and mezzotint engraver John Martin (1789-1854)
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Boots Breeches Commonwealth Conquest Etched Lace Leopold Martin Present Slashed Sleeves Stockings
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This handcolored engraving, titled "Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period," depicts a male figure in the fashion of the Commonwealth period in England, specifically around 1659-1660. The intricately detailed print, drawn by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin, offers a glimpse into the sartorial trends of the time. The male figure is dressed in a high-collared jacket, adorned with lace and slashed to reveal the lining. The jacket is worn over a white, long-sleeved shirt, and is paired with breeches that are held up by a belt. The breeches are covered by stockings, which are in turn covered by boots. The collar of the jacket is a notable feature of the Commonwealth style, which saw the abandonment of the extravagant ruffs and lace collars that were popular during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Instead, the collar is simple and high, often worn with a plain white shirt. The jacket itself is also relatively simple, with no extraneous decoration, reflecting the more austere fashion sensibilities of the Commonwealth period. The print was created using a combination of tapestries, monumental effigies, illuminated manuscripts, and portraits as sources, providing an accurate and authentic representation of the male costume of the time. The Martin brothers, who were the sons of the romantic artist and mezzotint engraver John Martin, were known for their meticulous attention to detail and their ability to capture the essence of historical fashion. This print is a valuable historical document, offering a window into the past and shedding light on the fashion trends of the Commonwealth period in England.
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