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A dinner party, late 15th century, (1910). Noticeable is the variety of the hats of the men, and their pourpoints (jackets) and sleeves
A banquet, late 15th century, (1910). A man on the left wears several large feathers in his hat. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Royal banquet, 15th century, (1910). At this time the pourpoint - a short jacket - was worn with mahoitres - padded shoulders
An exquisite, 15th century, (1910). A dandy from the early reign of Edward IV (1461-1483), wearing a peaked cap (Bycocket), a pourpoint with long hanging sleeves edged with ermine
The military pourpoint, 15th century, (1910). The pourpoint was a short jacket made by sewing or quilting two layers of fabric with padding between, used by soldiers under armour to prevent chafing
