Jerkin, 16th century costume - Public domain dedication museum photo
Summary
A dress made of silk with a chain, Europe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The garment was worn in Spain, and spread to the rest of Western Europe, from the late Middle Ages up to the 17th century. Until the end of the 15th century, the doublet was usually worn under another layer of clothing such as a gown, mantle, or houppelande when in public. In the 16th century it was covered by the jerkin. Women started wearing doublets in the 16th century, and these garments later evolved as the corset and stay. The doublet was thigh length, hip length or waist length and worn over the shirt or drawers.
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Date
1570 - 1580
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")