Coat, Pleated, 15th C. - MADE TO ORDER

Short jacket typical of mid late 15th C. fashion in England, France, Burgundy, and the Low Counties.

May be seen in virtually any visual source from 1430-1490. For excellent examples, see “Jean Wauquelin presenting the Chroniques de Hainaut to Philip the Good”, Rogier van der Weyden, 1447-48 /  Le Cueur d'Amours Espris, Rene' of Anjou, 1457.  / BNP  MS Fr. 2695. f 3v, René d'Anjou, c. 1460. Bibliothèque de l’Arsenal, Ms-5072, fol. 222r., 1468-70.

Pleats radiate from shoulder and run to the hem. The waist is pulled in, creating a fashionable, broad shouldered "X" shape. Closes in the center front with hooks or hidden  buttons. Designed to be worn over a mahoitred doublet, which provides support for the sleeves.

This coat is always made to order, and each one is customized to the wearer's preference. The style varies thru the century, and we are happy to advise you on the correct details for the year and status of the impression it is made for:

  • 1430-1450- The coat is longer and open to the waist, displaying the shirt. Sleeves are closed and tapered. The skirt of the coat is often slit on the sides.
  • 1450-1490-  Front is closed and the split and rolled sleeves appear. Jacket is worn very short (hip to crotch length) by young men, mid-thigh length for average wearer and livery.  Full length for those of dignified age, high status or for ceremonial occasions.

For more more images of coats we've made, see PLEATED COAT

PRODUCTION NOTE:

WE DO NOT STOCK INVENTORY ON THIS GARMENT.  This garment is Made to Order in your choice of fabrics (wool 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.
  • Hand work is available at additional charge, please enquire when you place your order.
  • Available in chest sizes 38" - 52"
  • We are unable to accomodate chest sizes larger than 52"
  • Custom/Made to measure garments are individually made and custom sized using the measurements you provide.
  • 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.

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

(Jean Pierre is wearing a short coat of 1450-90 made of chocolate brown chenille brocade lined in gold faux silk. It has the SPLIT SLEEVE option. Under the coat is a red tone on tone damask mahoitred doublet. )

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This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 15 January, 2009.