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Ladys headdress, c1290, (1910). Headdress of a well-to-do woman, consisting of a jewelled band, wimple and peplum showing modification in the early part of reign of Edward I
Womens hairstyles, late 13th-early 14th century, (1910). Hair-dressing from the time of Edward I, (1272-1307). It became the custom to lay aside the couvre-chef when indoors
Knight, 1290, (1910). The knight wears chain mail over a pot-de-fer, (iron skull-cap). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Stock Dove (Columba aenas), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperStock Dove (Columba aenas), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Rock Dove (Columba livia), c1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperRock Dove (Columba livia), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Ring Dove (Columbs palumbus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperRing Dove (Columbs palumbus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Young girls, 13th century, (1910). The robes are looped up in festoons to prevent them trailing on the ground. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London)
Effigy of Queen Eleanor, consort of Henry II, 13th century, (1910). Tomb effigy from the Abbey of Fontevrault in Aquitaine near Anjou in Normandy, showing regal dress of the end of the 12th century
Hunting costume, 13th century, (1910). Braccae (breeches), are distinctly shown, and no cloaks are worn.The Coif finds echoes in the hoodie of the early 21st century
Nobleman, 13th century, (1910). The mantle is fastened with a quadrilobed morse, (a type of fastening), and he wears cross-garters
Doctor and servant, 13th century, (1910). The doctor wears a Phrygian cap, mantle, dalmatica with embroidered girdle and hem, and a tunic underneath. The servant wears a single tunic
Queen Clotilda, 6th century, (1910). The plaits of Clotilda, the Frankish queen who died c545 AD, reach below the knees, and are bound together by ribbons
Regal costume, c1190, (1910). The dalmatica is decorated with fleur-de-lys, and a heavily jewelled collar, pendant and jewelled belt are worn over it
Development of the mitre, 1121-1161, (1910). Early ecclesiastical dress. A depression in the centre of the mitre (bishops headgear), has caused a small knob to become apparent on either side
Abbot Elfnoth, 1020-1050, (1910). A 19th-century depiction after an 11th-century manuscript, showing Abbot Elfnoth (died 980 AD) presenting his book of prayer to St Augustine
Coiffures, late 18th century, (1910). 1 and 2 are c1768, 3 and 4 are c1772. Broad braided bands cross each other at the back
Satire on Walpole, 1738, (1910). Examples of costume: wigs are smaller than in the 17th century, and the coats are wide-skirted
The Macaronies, 1772, (1910). The Macaroni Club in London was founded in 1772 by young men of the fashionable world who had been on the Grand Tour in Italy, in opposition to the Beef-Steak Club
Nell Gwynn, 17th century, (1910). Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress after Sir Peter Lely. The character of the dress of this period has taken on an unconfined ease
Citizen and countryman, 1641, (1910). A 19th-century copy of a woodcut from a 17th-century tract, showing the contrast in dress between members of different social groups
Citizen, 1641, (1910). A 19th-century copy of a woodcut from a 17th-century tract. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Countryman, 1641, (1910). A 19th-century copy of a woodcut from a 17th-century tract. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Citizens daughter, 1649, (1910). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
English tradesmans wife, 1649, (1910). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Female costume, 17th century, (1910). Gentlewoman, burghers wife, and countrywoman, a 19th-century copy from Speeds Map of England, published early in the reign of Charles I (1625-1649)
A bedroom party, 1631, (1910). These parties formed the subject of many popular sarcastic remarks. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
English court lady, 1643, (1910). The lace collar surrounds the low-cut neck, tight-fitting bodice and full sleeves. The farthingale has disappeared
The plague: flight to the country, 1630, (1910). A 19th-century depicition of the transition stage of costume: the doublet reaching to mid-thigh, sometimes flared from the hips down
Anne of Denmark, early 17th century, (1910). Portrait of Anne (1574-1619), the queen of James I. Her clothing is similar to the costume at the end of Elizabeth Is reign
Haymaking, early 17th century, (1910). Agricultural attire worn by peasants. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
The Gunpowder Plotters, early 17th century, (1910). The conspirators, from a picture painted in 1606: Robert Winter, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby
King James I, 1614, (1910). The king (1566-1625) wears a thickly padded doublet and bombasted breeches. These appealed to him as being effective against the point of a dagger of rapier
Mary, Queen of Scots, 1580, (1910). Portrait of Mary (1542-1587) after a portrait by Mytens. Of special interest are the two wings at the sides
Elizabethan costume, c1572, (1910). A family in 16th-century costume with lace ruffs, feathers and fur. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Costumes of town and country women, 16th century, (1910). The skirts are not distended, unlike those at the end of the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Queen Elizabeth I, c1580, (1910). A 19th-century rendition from the Penshurst portrait, presented to her by Sir Henry Sidney, painted by Zucchero
A royal picnic, 1575, (1910). A 19th-century depiction taken from the Noble Art of Venerie by G Turberville, (1572). Elizabeth Is hat consists of a tall cylindrical crown
Velvet breeches and cloth breeches, 1592, (1910). Frontispiece from Greenes Quip for an Upstart Courtier. The feathered hat of the courtier may be compared with that of the labourer
Queen Elizabeth I hawking, 1575, (1910). A 19th-century rendition from the Art of Falconrie by Turberville, (1585). The doublets have innumerable slashing
Edward VI, 16th century, (1910). Portrait after Holbein of Edward (1537-1553) who became king in 1547 at nine years of age
Jane Seymour, 16th century, (1910). Portrait after Holbein of Henry VIIIs third wife wearing the Transition style of headdress, a combination of the coif and the kennel
The Lady Buts, 16th century, (1910). Portrait after Holbein of Lady Buts wearing the Transition style of headdress, a combination of the coif and the kennel, with lingering traces of the kennel
Lady Audley, 16th century, (1910). Portrait after Holbein of Elizabeth, Lady Audley wearing the Transition style of headdress, a combination of the coif and the kennel
Anne Boleyn, 16th century, (1910). Portrait after Holbein of Anne (1507-1536) wearing a tightly-fitting coif tied under the chin - undoubtedly the progenitor of the French hood
Marchioness of Dorset, 16th century, (1910). Portrait after Holbein of Margaret Wotton, Marchioness of Dorset, wearing a pyramidal style headdress with ribbed bands of silk upon the forehead forming
Male dress, 16th century, (1910). Example of mens dress showing the hanging sleeve. He is armed with sword and buckler (shield). His flat cap hangs upon his shoulder by a cord
Male costume, 16th century, (1910). A citizen of the better class wearing a mandevile a sort of waistcoat fitted loosely round the body, with no sleeves
Lady Mary, 16th century, (1910). Portrait of Queen Mary wearing a pyramidal style headdress with ribbed bands of silk upon the forehead forming the foundation