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Initial letter D, second half of the fifteenth century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter D, second half of the fifteenth century, (1843). From a copy of the Offices of the Virgin. Illustration from Dresses
Poverty, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawPoverty, c1480, (1843). A 19th-century copy after a manuscript illustration in the Romance of the Rose. From Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries
Old Age, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawOld Age, c1480, (1843). A 19th-century copy after a manuscript illustration in the Romance of the Rose. From Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries
Old Age and Poverty, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawOld Age and Poverty, c1480, (1843). A 19th-century copy after a manuscript illustration in the Romance of the Rose. From Dresses
Sailing ship, 1445, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawSailing ship, 1445, (1843). Copy of one of the illuminations of the Shrewsbury Book, (1445). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth
Initial letter C, 1474, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter C, 1474, (1843). Copy of a woodcut from Biblia Moralis by Peter Berchorius, (Ulm, 1474). Illustration from Dresses
Philip, Duke of Burgundy, c1460, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawPhilip, Duke of Burgundy, c1460, (1843). Portrait of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (1396-1467) as a patron of the Order of the Golden Fleece, with his coat of arms
General Dumourier, French soldier and politician, 1845. Artist: GB ShawGeneral Dumourier, French soldier and politician, 1845. General Dumouriez, (anglicised to Dumourier, 1739-1823), won the decisive battle of Valmy against the German and Austrian armies
George Bernard Shaw, British dramatist, 1923. Artist: C Vandyk LtdGeorge Bernard Shaw, British dramatist, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923
Cup, c1530, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawCup, c1530, (1843). Cup from the royal collection at Windsor. The bowl is formed of a nautilus shell mounted on a stand of silver gilt
Birth of St Edmund, 1433, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawBirth of St Edmund, 1433, (1843). Copy from a manuscript of John Lydgates Life of St Edmund the King and Martyr, about the life of Edmund, king of the East Angles
Troy Town, 1498-1515, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawTroy Town, 1498-1515, (1843). Scene showing the rebuilding of the city by its legendary king, Priam, after it had been sacked by Hercules
Initial letter M, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter M, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)
Diaper ornament, 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawDiaper ornament, 14th century, (1843). Copy of a woodcut showing the pattern of the mantle on the effigy of Lady Elizabeth de Montacute (died 1354), in the cathedral of Christ-Church, Oxford
The canon of Poitiers, c1350, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawThe canon of Poitiers, c1350, (1843). Incised tomb slab brought from the Abbey of St Genevieve, showing the canon of Poitiers and chancellor of Noyon
Bell, 17th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawBell, 17th century, (1843). Silver bell in the form of a woman. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London)
Initial letter V, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter V, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)
Detail from an enamelled dish, early 17th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawDetail from an enamelled dish, early 17th century, (1843). The rim of a dish made using the enamelled pottery technique invented by Bernard Palissy
Cup, early 17th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawCup, early 17th century, (1843). Decorative silver gilt cup from the royal collection at Windsor, said to have belonged to Charles II, and presented by him to a master of Queens College, Oxford
Shield, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawShield, 12th century, (1843). Design copied from a sculpture on the portal of the Cathedral of Notre Dame at Chartres. Illustration from Dresses
Initial letter D, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter D, late 12th century, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)
King, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawKing and knight, late 12th century, (1843). The king wears a long dalmatica (tunic) ornamented with fleur de lys, and mantle thrown back to show his jewelled collar and girdle
Knight, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawKnight, late 12th century, (1843). The knight seems to be a crusader in coat and hood of mail with a silk surcoat ornamented with crosses
King and knight, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawKing and knight, late 12th century, (1843). The king wears a long dalmatica (tunic) ornamented with fleur de lys, and mantle thrown back to show his jewelled collar and girdle
Reliquary, 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawReliquary, 15th century, (1843). Copy of a woodcut showing a container for holy relics. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries
Initial letter A, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter A, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)
Chessmen, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawChessmen, 12th century, (1843). Chesspieces carved in bone. The one on the left, possibly made in Iceland, is a king with beard and plaits and low trefoil crown
Initial letter H, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter H, 12th century, (1843). From an illuminated French bible. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw
Queen Clotilda, c1100, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawQueen Clotilda, c1100, (1843). Engraving after a sculpture at the church of Notre Dame de Corbeil, France. The Bourguignon princess Clotilda (later canonized as St Clotilda)
Bracket to support an hourglass, 1636, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawBracket to support an hourglass, 1636, (1843). In the 19th century, this iron bracket, made in 1636, was still affixed to the pulpit of the church at Hurst in Berkshire
Hourglass, mid-17th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawHourglass, mid-17th century, (1843). Hourglass used to measure sermons. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw
Tent design, 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawTent design, 16th century, (1843). A tent design from the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries
Initial letter T, c16th century?, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter T, c16th century?, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)
Horse and attendant, c1511, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawHorse and attendant, c1511, (1843). From the Tournament Roll, made during the reign of Henry VIII, showing an attendant at a pageant to honour Catherine of Aragon on the occasion of the birth of
Cup, 1347, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawCup, 1347, (1843). A 19th-century design after a woodcut showing a cup of silver gilt presented to Pembroke College, Cambridge in 1347 by its foundress, Mary de Valentia, countess of Pembroke
Diapered ornament, 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawDiapered ornament, 14th century, (1843). Design from a piece of drapery in a manuscript produced during the reign of Edward III
Edward III, c1355, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawEdward III, c1355, (1843). The king, wearing full armour and a surcoat quartered with the arms of England and France, kneels in prayer. From St Stephens Chapel, Westminster
Initial letter A, 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter A, 14th century, (1843). From a manuscript produced during the reign of Edward III. Illustration from Dresses
Design for a coronet, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawDesign for a coronet, (1843). Specimen of jewellery from a coronet round a female head in a picture by Hemlinck...intended to represent gold, with pearls and jewels
Initial letter A, late 15th-early 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter A, late 15th-early 16th century, (1843). Design from a manuscript said to have been executed for Elizabeth of York, queen of Henry VII
Cup, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawCup, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of a design by Andrea Mantegna, after an engraving of 1643 by Hollar
Pavement, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawPavement, 12th century, (1843). Geometric design with zodiac symbols. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw
Musical instruments, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawMusical instruments, 12th century, (1843). A harp and a guitar-shaped stringed instrument, copied from the sculptures on the portal of the cathedral of Notre Dame at Chartres
Initial letter F, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawInitial letter F, 12th century, (1843). Design showing the combat between David and Goliath. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth
King Clovis I, c1100, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawKing Clovis I, c1100, (1843). Clovis I, king of the Franks, (466-511 AD). Engraving after a sculpture at the church of Notre Dame de Corbeil, France
Court dress, 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawCourt dress, 14th century, (1843). Courtiers of the time of Richard II (1367-1400). During this period the edges of the sleeves
Tobit, c1470, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawTobit, c1470, (1843). Tobit, blind and sick, has just dispatched his son Tobias to the city of Rages. The woman cooking is his wife Anna. She is using a jack to hang the pot over the fire
Catch-pole, mid-16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawCatch-pole, mid-16th century, (1843). A weapon, dating from the reign of Henry VIII, said to have been used to take horsemen by the neck in battle, and drag them from their horses