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Short cape (made to order)

Short 3/4-circle cape, fastened on the shoulder with several buttons.
It is mostly seen worn by men.
It appears during the 14th century and continues to be worn in the 15th century.
The buttons can be worn on the shoulder as well as at the front.
Cape length approximately 90 cm.

Sources:
- Regnault de Montauban, Ms-5072, f.4r (1451-1500)
- Guillaume de Machaut, BNF Fr. 1584, f.389 (1372-1377)

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150.00 € 150.00 € (Tax included)

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Availability: Made to order