he covering of thelegs slashed, puffed, and embroidered distinctly from thelower part. The mens shoes were broad at the toes,and frequently slashed, and their appearance was thusfar from elegant. The lower part of the hose was open,separate from the upper, and attached to it by buttonsor strings,… … men wore jackets, as is the case in our picture. The sleeves were also veryrichly adorned, and were in general separate articles of clothing, attached tothe shoulders of the vest, in both sexes. A cap similar to that in our picturewas worn by bluff King Hal. The wardrobe of a gentleman was in…
Middle Ages · Costume · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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