Doublet

Description

Man's doublet of padded red satin lined with linen, trimmed with small handmade silk buttons, possibly for use under light armour: possibly Italian, c. 1550 - 1560

Museum reference

A.1983.791

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Doublet

Production information

Italy, Southern Europe

Date

c. 1550 - 1560

Materials

Satin, Canvas, Silk

Physical description

Red satin lined in canvas, trimmed with handmade silk buttons

Exhibitions

• Mary Queen of Scots (28 Jun 2013 - 17 Nov 2013)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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