Doublet, Mahoitred style, 15th C. -MADE TO ORDER

Our doublet has been designed to match the silhouette seen in 15th C. art. 'Gippon à mahoitres' of this style may be seen in the illustration of “Water tilting” in the Hours of the Duchess of Bourgogne, about 1450, MS76/1362, Museé Condé, on the executioner in Dierick Bouts’ "Trial of Emperor Otto III" and in Petrus Christus' portrait of Edward Grimston.

The doublet is a foundation garment worn to shape the body and provide shape and support to the gown or coat worn over it. It fits close to the body and has a high, nipped in waist to give the gown a trim line. The "V" shaped yoke collar is seen at the neck of the gown, and padded “puff” shoulders support the gown sleeve head to produce the exaggerated silhouette unique to the period. Bottom of the doublet reaches to the hip, where eyelets near the edge allow the hose to be pointed on. The front waist fastens closed with points, and the front edges rise in an open V across the chest as was the fashion.

Wear with our 15th C. braies, Slit neck shirt, and 15th C. hose.

Thread eyelets are the only visible exterior machine stitching.

PRODUCTION NOTES:

WE DO NOT STOCK INVENTORY ON THIS GARMENT.  This garment is Made to Order in your choice of fabrics (wool, linen or brocade) and your choice of colours. We can advise on fabric/colour suitability for various reenactment groups. Sizing will be adjusted to your measurements to achieve the look pictured as closely as possible. 

  • No visible machine stitching.
  • Lined in unbleached linen unless otherwise requested
  • Plastic tipped shoelaces are supplied for temporary closure.
  • Hand work is available at additional charge, please enquire when you place your order.
  • Available in chest sizes 30" - 52"
  • We are unable to accomodate chest sizes larger than 52"
  • Custom/Made to measure garments are individually made to the measurements you provide in your choice of fabric.
  • A request for information will follow receipt of your order. Please allow up to 14 days for the request to arrive. If you have not received a request for information in 14 days from the time of your order please check your spam filter and/or contact us. 
  • Please measure carefully, made to measure garments can not be returned.
  • Please allow adequate production and shipping time for your made to order garment.


Your doublet will be made to the measurements you nprovide. Choose the size closest to your measurements for pricing purposes.

  • XSmall - 38 inch chest, 32 inch waist
  • Small - 40 inch chest, 34 inch waist
  • Medium - 42 inch chest, 36 inch waist
  • Large - 44 inch chest, 38 inch waist
  • X Large - 46 inch chest, 40 inch waist
  • XXLarge - 48 inch chest, 42 inch waist 
  • XXXLarge- 50" chest, 44 inch waist (+$10)
  • XXXXLarge - 52" chest, 46 inch waist (+15)

Please order carefully, custom and made to order garments are not returnable.

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  • Model: BSD-FD2B
  • Shipping Weight: 4lbs




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This product was added to our catalog on Monday 19 January, 2009.