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Houppelande with closed sleeves (mid-thigh)

The houppelande is a surcoat worn from the second half of the 14th century until the early 15th century.
They are particularly fashionable between 1390 and 1410.

Many variations are possible in length, sleeves, type of opening, or type of collar.

The houppelande offered here is a standard model, mid-thigh length (total length < 95 cm), sleeves widening up to 65 cm, 8 buttons at the collar and 2 per cuff.
Lining in fine beige or white linen.
The seams are not visible, except at the buttonholes.

Sources:
- Tacuinum sanitatis - Cod.Vindob. S. n.2644, folio 67r. (1390)
- The Houppelande of Jean de Görlitz

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After your order, a confirmation email and a measurement sheet to fill in will be sent to you.
385.00 € 385.00 € (Tax included)

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