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Image of mid century clothing from The First Book of Fashion Image of mid century armor from The First Book of Fashion Image of mid century armor from The First Book of Fashion Breastplate

The First Book of Fashion

Page 178

Manuscript page 133 Verso

The First Book of Fashion

Page 170

Manuscript page 125 Verso

The First Book of Fashion

Page 171

Manuscript page 126 Recto

Breastplate circa 1550-60

inv. num. A-158