Calthrop, Dion Clayton, 1878-1937 · London, A. and C. Black · leaf 95
ond Queen ofRichard had brought overmany rich fashions, theladies adopted the houppe-lande, with its heavy collarand wide, l;ianging sleeves.Every lady and most women carried a purse in thehand or on the girdle, ornamented according totheir station. The merchants wife wore, in common with hermaids,… … A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF RICHARD H.(1377—1399) Her loose surcoat is cut away to show her under-dress. Her hair is completely hidden by her jewelledcaul.
Costume
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