Veil, Goffered, 14th C

The distinctive and striking headdress worn by fashionable 14th C. women carries a name which comes from the French term for pleating ("gauffre"). Composed of veiling with crimped edges arranged to frame the face, this defining accessory can be found in paintings and tomb effigies from England, the Continent, Netherlands, Bohemia, Hungary and the Scandinavian countries. This style of headress is discussed in detail in Newton’s “Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince”. Worn over your braids or ours, the goffered veil is a beautiful and stylish choice for wear with our Herjolfsnes gown.

Approx 36" X 22", veil pins sold separately.

Fine Ivory linen.