Ashdown Gallery

Ladys headdress, 14th century, (1910)

Lady's headdress, 14th century, (1910). Fashion from the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The headdress is reticulated, ornamented with goldsmith's work and jewels. The ermine-lined cloak is of green velvet, with a design in gold. A pendant hangs from the gold and jewelled morse. A red velvet fur-edged super cote-hardi is worn over the cote-hardi which is of rich baudekyn. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

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Richard II at his devotions, c 1380, (1910)

Richard II at his devotions, c 1380, (1910). The young king, (born 1367, ruled 1377-1399), wears the Houppelande (a voluminous gown worn by men and women), with the badge of the white hart sown all over the garment and enclosed in ornamental circles. The morse (fastening) is in the form of a hart with jewelled antlers. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

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Male and female costume, c1350, (1910)

Male and female costume, c1350, (1910). The gentleman wears a close-fitting cote-hardi with a large-buckled hip-belt. To this is attached a gypciere (pouch) with a dagger thrust through it. On his legs and feet he wears pointed boots and garters. Over his left shoulder he wears a capuchon (pointed hooded cape) with ornamental bands round the neck and a short liripipe (dangling length of cloth). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

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