Lady from the time of Louis XI., 15th century clothing.

10/10/13
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Medieval dress. Burgundian gothic costume. 15th century clothing and fashion

Lady from the time of Louis XI

 

Lady from the time of Louis XI  (1423-1483), 15th century clothing.

Late medieval Burgundian gothic period costume. Louis XI. – With a clear view of its political benefits, while often favored by fortune – was a forerunner of royal absolutism and centralism in France.

Costumes historiques de ville ou de théatre et travestissements. Author: Achille Devéria and José Domínguez Bécquer. Publisher Paris: Goupil et Vibert 1831. Publisher London: Charles Tilt 1839. Printed by: Lemercier & Cie.

Fashion, New Edition: The language of clothes (Smithsonian).