A lady of high rank in her state habit, 14th century

A lady of high rank in her state habit, 14th century. She wears a crown over a gold net headdress and an armorial robe embroidered with birds and snakes. From a 15th century manuscript Bible historiale by Guyart des Moulins, Royal MS 15 D iii. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842

14th Century 15th Century Armorial Robe Illuminated Manuscript Joseph Strutt Snakes

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