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LOUIS XI [1 record]

Record 1 2002-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hats and Millinery
CONT

The chapel a bec with the brim pulled down in front and turned up at the back was a favourite until far into the 15th century. Felt and beaver were the usual materials for hats,[20] sometimes with fur for brims and trimmings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chapellerie
DEF

Chapeau porté par les hommes de 1300 à 1500 environ, et par les femmes pour monter à cheval au XIVème siècle. A bord relevé derrière et sur les côtés, et s'allongeant au dessus du front pour le protéger.

OBS

Ce genre de chapeau s'appelle aujourd'hui Louis XI.

OBS

Terme concernant les ornements de coiffure (Moyen-Age et Renaissance).

Key term(s)
  • Louis XI

Spanish

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