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Fig.1 Bliaund
 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to clothing in 12 - 16th centuries

   Texts here deal mainly with western European clothing (England and France]. They are based on .Norris: Costume and Fashion, vol.2 Senlac to Bosworth, 1066-1485; 1927 and Viollet le Duc: Encyclopedie medievale; 1870 so it is possible that we will use some terms differently. We understand, that these books are old but still excellent for basic orientation. Besides costume terminology is big problem, because meaning of terms were changed during centuries and therefore is more important correction with pictorial materials.

   Excuse us, we still hope to find better interpreter than us to translate pages.

 
Fig.2 Spanish nobleman
 
 
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History of fashion - 12th century, part 1