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German Lady's Costume

according to illuminations in the Codex Manesse (1300-1320). The costume consists of a linnen lady´s brie, separated hose, lady´s inferior and superior flax linnen cotte, woolen sleeveless surcotte (according to the pattern of the Gown of St. Clare of Assisi ) and a white "coffee hat".
The neckline of the superior cotte is embroidered with a golden thread, the superior cotte has a golden brocade borders. More photos and details.

 

 
Tailor's - Vera, Green cotte
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Tailor's - Vera, German's Lady Cloak