Female Costume in the Reign of Edward IV
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A one-page article from Godey's Lady's Book (September 1836) describing women's fashion in England under Edward IV, drawing on the chroniclers Monstrelet and Paradin. It covers the replacement of gown trains with wide fur or velvet borders, tall conical headdresses with trailing veils, silk girdles with ornate clasps, and gold chains. It is illustrated with engraved figures of ladies in period dress.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- September 1836
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 1
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