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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:
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.
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.