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Dress of the reign of King John, 1199-1216
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Dress of the reign of King John, 1199-1216
Dress of the reign of King John, 1199-1216.. She wears a green mantle fastened at the throat over a grey-blue dress, white embroidered veil with diadem and wimple. Based on an order by the king for a pelisson to be made for the queen, Du Cange, Matthew Paris, Sir Walter Scotts descriptions. Handcoloured lithograph from Costumes of British Ladies from the Time of William the First to the Reign of Queen Victoria, London, Dickinson & Son, 1840
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1840 Diadem Embroidered First Mantle Reign Veil Wimple
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This image showcases a regal figure from the past, dressed in attire befitting the reign of King John, between 1199 and 1216. The woman wears a green mantle, fastened at the throat, which drapes elegantly over a grey-blue gown. The mantle adds a touch of opulence to her ensemble, while the underdress in a softer shade of blue adds a sense of balance and tranquility. The woman's head is adorned with a white embroidered veil, which is held in place by a diadem. The diadem, a symbol of royalty, adds an air of grandeur to her appearance. The veil, which covers her hair, is a sign of her modesty and piety. The woman's wimple, a long strip of fabric worn around the neck and tucked into the high-necked gown, is visible beneath the mantle and veil. The wimple was a common accessory for women during this time period, and served both practical and aesthetic purposes. The image is based on descriptions from historical records, including an order by King John for a pelisson, or fur-lined cloak, to be made for the queen. The details of the queen's attire were also documented by historians such as Du Cange, Matthew Paris, and Sir Walter Scott. This image is a handcoloured lithograph, which was produced in London by Dickinson & Son in 1840. The intricate details of the dress, mantle, veil, diadem, and wimple are beautifully rendered, making it a valuable historical record and a stunning work of art.
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