2-497-481 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Examples of the houppelande, 14th century, (1910). Types of houppelande (voluminous robe), from the late reign of Richard II (ruled 1377-1399). The figure on the left wears a houppelande with high collar, fur edging round the face, and richly dagged sleeves. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).