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Contained herein are some scans of Early Spanish Manuscript Illuminations .

  These are presented for the sole purpose of Period Costume research.  

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This First Picture is the "The triumphant Christian Warrior" From the GERONA BEATUS of 975 fol. 134v

While it is a Christian Warrior notice the "Moorish" look to his headgear (Turban or not? if not a Turban then what? and how is it wrapped?) Also note  the Crescents on his Harness . Questions arise though as to cut of his Tunic. At first glance it seems that  it is a simple "T- tunic" but  the Gold Trim down the center leaves one to wonder if that is simply trim or does it open up all the way down like a jacket? if so is it split in the middle near the legs for Riding?  and the yellow Leggings  are they like trews or are the Hose? 

 

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This Next is "Goliaths Challenge" from the Leon Bible of 960 fol. 118v.

Check out Golith's Stylin  Tunic. Is it Parti colored or is the yellow thing hanging off his left arm a Cape or something  (Note: this different colored sleeve is prevalent in much of the manuscript art . So much so, that it makes me wonder about the Cut that you would need to achieve it. If it is indeed a sleeve and not a separate Garment