2-497-462 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

King and Court, late 13th-14th century, (1910). Medieval dress from the time of Edward II, (1272-1307)). The Court-pie was a short garment for cold weather. It was circular with a hole in the centre for the head, and was made in two or more colours, hence the term pie or pied. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).