chaperon curt brown SDISO_onbestelbaar Harald Fairhair unified Norway

Harald Fairhair unified Norway

This surcotte is made from 100% uncombed cotton

6 mm thick butted spring steel round rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

This parcel contains no tent poles

chaperon curt brown SDISO_onbestelbaar Harald Fairhair unified NorwayThe chaperon is based on an original depicted in a medieval Book of Hours (daily prayer book) from approx. 1350 in the collection of the British Library. Chaperons of this type were worn throughout Europe. They protect the head and face from cold and rain. The manuscript illuminations show that this chaperon was even employed for beekeeping! The chaperon ends in a long point over the back.