Burgundian type portrait of the 15th century. Burgundian characteristic headgear 1460 – 1500.
Tag: Medieval costume
Medieval costume history. The period between the end of antiquity and the beginning of modern times about the 6th to the 15th century. It includes as superordinate, the Byzantine, Merovingian, Carolingian and Burgundian costume eras. Therein are the Gallic, Celtic, English-Saxon, Normans, Gothic, Romanesque included.
Late 15th century gothic costumes 1460 – 1500
Late 15th century gothic costumes 1460 – 1500. Middle ages, Gothic fashion era.
Gens de Trait. Archer and Crossbowman 1350 to 1380s.
Soldiers of the middle ages. An archer and crossbowman (Arbalète) attack a fortress castle.
Court messenger and peasant costumes, 15th century.
Court messenger and peasant costumes, 1460 – 1500. Medieval gothic, burgundy fashion history.
The Schaller. Helmet and neck cover from the 15th century.
The Schaller or Salade. Helmet and neck cover (beard hood) from the 15th century.
Roland at the Battle of Roncesvalles.
Roland at the Battle of Roncesvalles. ROLAND, the hero of Pulci’s “Morgante Maggiore,” was the nephew of Charlemagne. As he was leading the rear-guard of Charlemagne’s army through the valley… Read More
Page of a man of arms, knight in the 15th century.
Page of a man of arms, knight in the 15th century. PAGE d’un Homme d’Armes, XV° siècle.
Adornment of a Gentleman. France 15th century. Middle ages costume.
Parure de Gentilhomme (commencement du XV siècle.)
French crossbowman of the 12th Century. Militia of commons.
Milice des communes, Arbaletrier. XII° Siècle. Histoire de l’Armée par M. Adrien Pascal.
English knight in 1320. Reign of of King Edward II.
Knight in the reign of of King Edward II. and his son Edward III. (1312 – 1377).
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com