Wimple & vail c 1410 – 1414

Possibly a nonne in a wimple and vail. Notice the sleeves of her black dress as well as her head gear. She could also be a widdow.
Harley 4431, aka “The Book of the Queen”, Christine de Pizan, 15th century, British Library


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