German Costume Early C15
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German Costume Early C15
Men: garments with hanging sleeves worn under armour, chaperon with liripipe. Woman: houppelande (gown) with hanging sleeves, ermine borders, a rosary & a barbette Date: early 15th century
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Armour Barbette Borders Chainmail Chaperon Dagger Ermine Garments Gown Hanging Headdress Houppelande Liripipe Rosary Sleeves Worn 15th
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In this evocative image from the early 15th century, two figures, one male and one female, are depicted in their traditional German attire. The man wears a garment consisting of a shirt or tunic, with hanging sleeves that fall below his elbows. These sleeves are designed to be worn under armor, as indicated by the visible shoulder pieces and the hint of a helmet peeking out from beneath his chaperon, a conical hat with a liripipe, or long tassel, attached to the back. The man also carries a sword and a dagger, both essential weapons of the time. The woman, on the other hand, is attired in a houppelande, a long, flowing gown that reaches the ground. Her gown is adorned with ermine borders, a symbol of nobility and luxury. She also wears a rosary around her neck and a barbette, a headdress that covers the hair and secures the veil in place. The intricate detailing on her gown and the elegant folds of her sleeves suggest a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. This image provides a glimpse into the fashion and lifestyle of the German population during the early 15th century. The use of chainmail armor and the carrying of weapons by the man indicate a warrior class, while the woman's elegant attire and religious symbolism suggest a more refined, courtly existence. The combination of practicality and opulence in their garments underscores the complex and dynamic nature of medieval society.
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