Habit of King Henry VII in 1490

by Thomas Jefferys

This splendid copperplate engraving from the middle of the 18th century is a rare representation of an earlier Tudor age, illustrating the appearance of King Henry VII as he looked in 1490. It was printed within the scope of Thomas Jefferys' pioneering work entitled "A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations."

The King is depicted wearing a grand sweeping robe made of red and gold fabric, embellished by broad cuffs made of ermine. Underneath his robe, the King wears a green shirt with a high collar, as well as a blue sash, which were typical elements of royal clothing at that time. King Henry VII is also wearing a traditional black "bonnet" decorated by a golden jewel.