2-497-474 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Women's dress, 14th century, (1910). Costume from the early reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377). The cincture around the hips of the middle figure is the forerunner of the jewelled belt of the latter part of the reign. The figures on the left and right wear the super cote-hardi, which was so long that it needed to be held up under the arm. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).