This type of chaperon is typical of the 14th century. It is fitted and buttons up the front.
It is found very often on women, but it is also seen on men (although it seems less common).
Women may wear it unbuttoned over another linen head covering. This would later give rise to the open hood of the 15th century.
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seeSources:
- Très belles Heures de Notre-Dame (BnF NAL 3093, folio 161v), c. 1375-1425.
- London excavation no. 246
- Romance of Alexander
- MS M.917/945 The Hours of Catherine of Cleves (man)
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- your measurements (see photo)
- the wool colour you would like
- the lining colour (by default, natural beige linen)
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