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One of the major sources for such garments is the [[Codex_Manesse|Manesse Codex]]. These surcoats were most frequently worn by women in the first half of the [[14th_century|14th century]]. It evolved into the [[sideless surcoat]] where a much greater amount of the side of the underdress was exposed. |
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One of the major sources for such garments is the [[manesse codex]], a german bible illustrated 1300-1315. A copy of the illustrations from it can be found online at: [[http://www.tempora-nostra.de/manesse/manesse_start.shtml|http://www.tempora-nostra.de/manesse/manesse_start.shtml]] |
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* [http://www.larsdatter.com/surcoats.htm Medieval Sleeveless Surcoats] |
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This was the most popular time for this garment, but high cut surcoats were also occasionally worn in later times. |
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This garment probably evolved into the [[sideless surcoat]] where a much greater amount of the side of the underdress was exposed. |
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*[[surcoat]] |
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*[[spanish side laced surcoat]] |
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*[[sideless surcoat]] |
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*[[armoured surcoat]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:56, 25 September 2007
A women's overgarment (worn with an underdress underneath, but may have a cloak over top) which is shaped like a dress without sleeves, with straight openings along the sides. This garment may have evolved from surcoats knights wore to war.
One of the major sources for such garments is the Manesse Codex. These surcoats were most frequently worn by women in the first half of the 14th century. It evolved into the sideless surcoat where a much greater amount of the side of the underdress was exposed.
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Related Styles:
