Silk cloths purchased for the Great Wardrobe of the kings of England, 1325-1462

Author

Monnas, Lisa

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Textile history/Ancient and medieval textiles : studies in honour of Donald King. 1989, Num. 2, Vol. 20, 283-307, 5 ill.

ISSN

0040-4969

Abstract (en)

Attempts to trace the introduction and longevity of certain silk fabrics purchased for the royal household. Utilizes the range of documents (principally in the Public Record Office) known as the Great Wardrobe. All the silks were imported. Monnas notes her discovery that the technique of weaving velvet cloths of gold was already very advanced by the early 15th c. Appended extracts from the Enrolled Accounts.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Decorative arts -- Textiles and costume
• Financial records
• Great Britain
• Royalty
• 1325-1462
• Silk
• Importation
• Velvet
• Gold

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Arts décoratifs -- Textiles et costume
• Comptes
• Grande-Bretagne
• Royauté
• 1325-1462
• Soie
• Importation
• Velours
• Or

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920101-00416370

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