Medieval women costume in the reign of Charles the Bald.

Carolingian Costume of a Women in the reign of Charles the Bald.

Costume Des Femmes, Règne De Charles Le Chauve, D’après Un Manuscrit Du Temps, IX. Siècle.

Charles the Bald (823-877), from the noble family of the Carolingian was from 843 to 877 West Frankish king and from 875 to 877 King of Italy and Roman Emperor.

Source: “Modes et Costumes Historiques“.  Edited by Hippolyte Louis Emile and Polidor Jean Charles Pauquet. Published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin London, 1864

Read more:

• Fashion History France. On the history of costumes.
• Costumes of the Carolingian Period from 752-987. Reign of Charlemagne.
• The Carolingian Fashion Period from 987 to 1270. by Augustin Challamel.

Gallery: On the history of costumes. From Ancient to the 19th century.