Habit of Jane Seymour Queen to King Henry VIII in 1536

by Thomas Jefferys

This stunning copper plate engraving by Thomas Jefferys provides an elegant 18th century glance back at the fashion attire of Jane Seymour. The Queen is portrayed wearing the stiff lines of the English Gable Hood and an ornate kirtle, symbolizing her as the epitome of Tudor devotion and regal dignity. The lines of Jefferys’ engraving highlight the luxurious nature of the heavy velvets along with the gold work of her ornaments, celebrating the “Fair Maid” who gave Henry VIII his much desired heir.