Embroidered Jacobean jacket, probably for maternity; V&A; 1600-1625 Embroidered jackets were popular items of dress for women in the early 17th century. This very simple unlined example represents an informal style. Unlike more fitted versions, this loose, unshaped jacket may have been worn during pregnancy

Embroidered Jacobean jacket, probably for maternity; V&A; 1600-1625

Embroidered jackets were popular items of dress for women in the early 17th century. This very simple unlined example represents an informal style. Unlike more fitted versions, this loose, unshaped jacket may have been worn during pregnancy

Helena Fourment by Peter Paul Rubens, 1630-32

Helena Fourment by Peter Paul Rubens, 1630-32

Portrait of unknown woman by Ferdinand Bol, ca. 1644

Portrait of unknown woman by Ferdinand Bol, ca. 1644

Portrait of woman as huntress by Ferdinand Bol, 1640s

Portrait of woman as huntress by Ferdinand Bol, 1640s

Unknown woman as the muse Euterpe by Jacob Adriaensz Backer, 1649-50

Unknown woman as the muse Euterpe by Jacob Adriaensz Backer, 1649-50

defunctfashion: Jacket | c. 1600-1625 This is BEAUTIFUL.

defunctfashion:

Jacket | c. 1600-1625

This is BEAUTIFUL.

lostsplendor: titam: Portrait de madame de Saint-Germain par Pierre Mignard (1612-1695)

lostsplendor:

titam:

Portrait de madame de Saint-Germain par Pierre Mignard (1612-1695)

Anna Rosina Tanck by Hirt, 1642

Anna Rosina Tanck by Hirt, 1642

Henrietta Maria by John Hoskins, 1630s I must have her chemise/partlet.

Henrietta Maria by John Hoskins, 1630s

I must have her chemise/partlet.

Portrait of Maria Serra Pallavicino, 1606

Portrait of Maria Serra Pallavicino, 1606


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