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Cotehardie and surcotte

 

 

  The surcotte with deep armholes (so called gates to hell) is made of red gold brocade with a golden underlining. The upper part is covered by a white fur. In the middle of the chest are bezants with red stones. The skirt of the surcotte is extended to the train.

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Tailor's - Catany, Cotehardie and surcotte, part 1
Copyright Martina a Martin Hřibovi © 2006
Tailor's - Catany, Cotehardie and surcotte, part 3