Saxon men in tunics and nightshirt

The Saxon tunic as worn in the 8th century. Saxon man sleeping in a nightshirt. From Hexateuch, Cotton MS Claudius B iv, and top center figure, from Junius psalter, Bodleian MS Junius 11. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842

8th Century Illuminated Manuscript Joseph Strutt Nightshirt Saxon Tunica

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