Blacksmith, farmer and rustic of the 13th century

Man in white tunic from a manuscript in the collection of Francis Douce, blacksmith in apron hammering red-hot iron on an anvil from Georgius Fendulus Liber astrologiae, Sloan MS 3983 f.5r, and farmer with stick in hood, tunic and hose from a bestiary Harley MS 4751. Rustics of the 13th century. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842

Anvil Bestiary Blacksmith Francis Douce Illuminated Manuscript Joseph Strutt Tunica

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