Court Dress C16Th
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Court Dress C16Th
Man: trunk hose with panes & padded with bombast, doublet, cod-piece, cloak, flat cap & feather, cut-fingered pumps. Woman: sleeves with deep fur cuffs, Spanish farthingale. Date: mid 16th century
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Bombast C16th Cloak Cuffs Deep Doublet Feather Fingered Flat Hose Padded Panes Piece Pumps Sleeves Trunk
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image transports us back to the mid-16th century, an era of grandeur and opulence in European history. The meticulously crafted attire worn by both the man and woman in this photograph are quintessential examples of the elaborate court dress of the time. The man dons a trunk hose, a form-fitting garment that reaches down to the ankles, adorned with vertical panes and padded with bombast for added volume. Over his hose, he wears a doublet, a fitted jacket with a high, stand-up collar, and a codpiece, a decorative pouch designed to accentuate the male form. A cloak, fastened with a brooch, completes his ensemble, along with a flat cap embellished with a feather. His cut-fingered pumps, with their elegant pointed toes, add a touch of refinement to his outfit. The woman in the photograph is equally breathtaking, her attire a testament to the intricate detailing and luxurious materials of the time. Her sleeves, which extend far below her hands, are lined with deep, fur-trimmed cuffs. The Spanish farthingale, a voluminous hoop skirt, accentuates her waist and creates an hourglass silhouette. The sumptuous fabrics, the intricate stitching, and the delicate embroidery all serve to highlight the elegance and sophistication of the mid-16th century European court.
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