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Queen Alfgyfe and King Canute, 11th century, (1910). Alfgyfe, also known as Emma of Normandy, was married first to Ethelred the Unready, and then to Canute
The Saxon bifid beard, (1910). From a medieval manuscript illustration, showing the bifid or bifurcated beard. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London)
Anglo-Saxon costume, (1910). The figure on the left is from the Benedictional of St Ethelwold, and that on the right from Abbot Elfnoths prayer book
Saxon lady, (1910). Female dress consisting of a head-rail of soft green silk with a jewelled band; a blue woollen tunica edged with embroidery, and a red cloth gunna
Anglo-Saxon travelling cloaks, (1910). The longs sleeves were to protect the hands in the winter. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
A Saxon monarch, (1910). From a medieval manuscript illustration, showing cross-gartering - strips of leather or cloth of various colours bound round the leg so as to form a pattern
Saxon cross-gartering, (1910). From a medieval manuscript illustration, showing men wearing cross-garters - strips of leather or cloth of various colours bound round the leg so as to form a pattern
The Saxon mantle, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing a Saxon man wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic
The Saxon mantle, showing method of fastening, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing a Saxon man wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic
Saxon, (1910). A Saxon man wearing a banded Phrygian cap, a cloak of embroidered blue cloth, a green embroidered tunica, and red stockings with yellow cross-garters
Saxon dress, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing Saxon men wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic
Saxon farm workers, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century. Agricultural workers or rustics, wearing a simple tunic or robe
Druids, (1910). Drawing from a bas-relief at found at Autun in France. The druidical priests, who were contemporary with the Romans, were clad in white voluminous robes reaching to the feet
Female dress from the time of Henry VI, (1910)Female dress from the time of Henry VI, 1421-1471, (1910). Woman wearing a horned headdress with coronet and large cauls. The robe is short-waisted, with a train in front and behind
Ladys dress, 14th century, (1910). Costume of a well-to-do woman from the reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377). The headdress consists of a gorget
Ladys headdress, 1450-1470, (1910). Female fashion from the reign of Henry VI-Edward IV ((1422-1483). Forked headdress with black velvet ermine-lined cloak with golden fleur-de-lys
