The military pourpoint, 15th century, (1910). Artist: Unknown

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The military pourpoint, 15th century, (1910). The pourpoint was a short jacket made by sewing or quilting two layers of fabric with padding between, used by soldiers under armour to prevent chafing. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).

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