Sir Francis Drake, 16th century, (1910). Artist: Unknown.


Sir Francis Drake, 16th century, (1910). Portrait of the English sea-captain (1540-1596) at the age of 43, wearing a peascod doublet. This garment had a ridge down the front with a point to it, which crept lower and lower over time. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910). (Colorised black and white print).


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Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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