Images Dated 23rd May 2006 (page 3)

Chessmen, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Chessmen, 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 Shaw
Initial 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 Shaw
Queen 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 Shaw
Bracket 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 Shaw
Hourglass, 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 Shaw
Tent 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 Shaw
Initial 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 Shaw
Horse 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 Shaw
Cup, 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 Shaw
Diapered 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 Shaw
Edward 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 Shaw
Initial 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 Shaw
Design 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 Shaw
Initial 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 Shaw
Cup, 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 Shaw
Pavement, 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 Shaw
Musical 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 Shaw
Initial 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 Shaw
King 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 Shaw
Court 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 Shaw
Tobit, 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 Shaw
Catch-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

Initial letter D, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter D, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Glaive, mid-16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Glaive, mid-16th century, (1843). Drawn from an original weapon from the armoury at the Tower of London. The glaive consisted of a long cutting blade

Dagger and sword, early 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Dagger and sword, early 16th century, (1843). The ornamental portions of a dagger and sword designed by Holbein. Illustration from Dresses

Initial letter E, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter E, (1843). Design from Jensons edition of Pliny. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London)

Religious or household vessel, 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Religious or household vessel, 15th century, (1843). This object may be a cibory or reliquary, in which were placed the sacred relics, and which was sometimes used for the same purpose as the pix

Headdress, early 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Headdress, early 16th century, (1843). Said to be a portrait either of Anne of Bretagne, wife of Francis I of France who ruled 1515-1547, or of his first wife, Claude de France

The Seasons, c1050, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Seasons, c1050, (1843). Copy of a manuscript showing agricultural occupations from January to June. January, ploughing and sowing; February, pruning vines; March, digging and raking; April

Initial letter O, 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter O, 14th century, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Lectern, c15th century?, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Lectern, c15th century?, (1843). Bookstand from a church or monastery, used for reading the litany or sermon. Illustration from Dresses

Male dress, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Male dress, c1480, (1843). Dandy with a feathered hat. 19th-century copy of examples of medieval dress from the Romance of the Rose

Male dress, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Male dress, c1480, (1843). 19th-century copy of examples of medieval dress from the Romance of the Rose. Illustration from Dresses

Male dress, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Male dress, c1480, (1843). Dandy in riding dress with a feathered hat slouched on one side to reveal an under cap of embroidered velvet or gold net work

Male dress, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Male dress, c1480, (1843). Dandies, some with feathered hats slouched on one side to reveal an under cap of embroidered velvet or gold net work

Initial letter A, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter A, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Knights fighting, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Knights fighting, c1260, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Knights fighting, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Knights fighting, c1260, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Initial letter L, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter L, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Initial letter T, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter T, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Initial letter M, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter M, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Court dress, 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Court dress, 14th century, (1843). Courtiers of the time of Richard II (1367-1400). Figures taken from a manuscript page from the Song of Solomon

Court dress, 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Court dress, 14th century, (1843). Courtiers of the time of Richard II (1367-1400). The two first figures are taken from a manuscript page from the Song of Solomon

Initial letter A, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter A, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Headdress, early 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Headdress, early 16th century, (1843). The caul, under which the hair is gathered, was popular in the reign of Henry VII. Illustration from Dresses

Headdress, early 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Headdress, early 16th century, (1843). The caul, under which the hair is gathered, was popular in the reign of Henry VII. Illustration from Dresses

Headdress, early 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Headdress, early 16th century, (1843). The band ornamented with jewellery is a templette. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries

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