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Costume of a king and queen, 14th century
Costume of a king and queen, 14th century. King in crown and short tunic with long slashed sleeves, queen in crown over wimple, long robe with long slashed sleeves. From the Roman du Roy Meliadus, British Museum manuscript Add. 12228. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Thomas Anthony Day and J.H. Dines Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England collected from manuscripts in the British Museum, Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris, Bosworth, London, 1853
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Anthony Dines Illustrations Manuscript Mediaeval Robe Slashed Sleeves Tunic Wimple 14th
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This stunning 15th-century print depicts a regal king and queen, dressed in the fashion of the 14th century. The king is shown wearing a crown atop his head and a short tunic with long, slashed sleeves. The intricate design of the tunic's sleeves, with their deep slashes and ornate detailing, is a testament to the craftsmanship of the time. The queen, equally resplendent, wears a crown over a wimple, a fabric that is wrapped around the neck and chin to support the headgear. Her long robe, also with long, slashed sleeves, flows gracefully around her, adding to the grandeur of the scene. This image is taken from the "Roman du Roy Meliadus," a manuscript held in the British Museum, specifically Add. 12228. The manuscript is a collection of illuminated texts, and this print is a handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Thomas Anthony Day and J.H. Dines for their "Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England." The meticulous detail and vibrant colours bring the costumes of the 14th century to life, providing a glimpse into the opulence and elegance of the era.
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