Countess in mourning robes, 16th century

Countess in prayer with crown, black hooded mourning habit, Paris hede cap, whie linen barbe over the chin, black trayne and surcoat, lace cuffs. The woman below is the chief mourner with train behind and tippet on the hood. A countess of the 16th century in her mourning habit. Taken from Harley MS 6064. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842

Cuffs Grief Illuminated Manuscript Joseph Strutt Surcoat Tippet Wimple

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