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Surcote with pockets

Surcote with pockets

Century: XIV, XV

CODE	Material	Standard ? × SPES products - technology & methods of manufacturing Machine-made standard - products with visible signs of using modern methods and tools in their production; e.g. visible outside and inside seams in clothing made with the use of a machine. Mixed standard - products with visible signs of using both modern and traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. main, inside seams in clothing are made with the use of a machine while outside stitches and details are sewn by hand. Hand-made standard - goods with visible signs of using only traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. all seams in clothing are sewn by hand. *NOTE. We always use high quality materials and fabrics while making our products - the above standards of their production are not related to the materials used.	Price
WKWS1613	Wool	Mixed	295.00 EUR

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Loose, long outer garment, put on over the head. It has short, cut sleeves, reaching down to the elbows and a rounded neckline. There are slits in the hip area, resembling "pockets".

The surcote can be worn with a long sleeve cotte, cottehardie or other outer garment. It does not restrict movement, while providing protection against the cold. The shape of the sleeves is an additional decorative element, and their length allows you to emphasize the hands and sleeves of the dress worn underneath, finished with, for example, buttons.

Why are there holes in the front of the surcote?

If you were wondering, while wearing a surcote, how to "get" to your pouch or how to find the keys without removing the top layer, this product will make it much easier for you. Thanks to the slits on the front, you will be able to quickly remove the necessary things from the bags attached to the belt. In addition, you can hide your hands to warm them.

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Our surcote with "pockets" is made of wool with a linen lining. In order to choose the colors of the material, please check our sampler here!

It is possible to finish the edges of the sleeves and cuts, e.g. with fur. For that, please contact Customer Service before placing an order.

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How many sources are there for surcotes with "pockets"?

There are quite a lot of them. It is enough to browse through a few 15th-century manuscripts to find our surcote on their pages.

An example of this type of short-sleeved outer garment can be pictures of womens in "L'Épître Othéa", dated 1410-1415.

Ladies with visible slits around the hips and short sleeves trimmed with fur can be found in "Le livre de femmes nobles et renomées" from around 1440. But with additional hems of these openings and with a characteristic neckline - in "Alexander Romance", dated 1338 - 1410.