Jesters of the 14th century. Fool in yellow tunic blowing a dog like bagpipes from Guyart des Moulins' Bible historiale, , Royal MS 15 D iii, jester in motley or parti-coloured costume with bells holding an owl and stick from Breviary of John the Fearless and Margaret of Bavaria, Harley MS 2897, King David's fool with marotte from the Princess Joan Psalter, Royal MS 2 B viii, , and fool with pig's bladder on a stick from Harley MS 2840. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842.

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