Upper half of the picture: German castle residents. Noble lady and knight in hunting dress. German nobleman and citizen. Lower half of the picture: English Duchess with court ladies. English Lord with Page and nobleman.
Source: “On the history of costumes”. Munich pictures sheets. Published by Braun & Schneider, Munich c.1858 -1898s. (Münchener Bilderbogen)
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