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Getty on Instagram: "High foreheads were a trendy medieval European beauty standard. These hats were once *the* fashion statement for women in the Middle Ages. Called hennins, they could be short and flat-topped or tall and pointed, and usually covered with a veil. Hennins were worn off the back of the head to accentuate a high forehead, which was super trendy at the time. Some women would even pluck the hair from their hairlines to give the impression of a bigger forehead. Read more about th High Forehead, Everyday Challenges, Medieval Artwork, Medieval Clothes, Medieval Woman, Medieval World, Baroque Art, Getty Museum, Book Of Hours
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High Forehead

Getty on Instagram: "High foreheads were a trendy medieval European beauty standard. These hats were once *the* fashion statement for women in the Middle Ages. Called hennins, they could be short and flat-topped or tall and pointed, and usually covered with a veil. Hennins were worn off the back of the head to accentuate a high forehead, which was super trendy at the time. Some women would even pluck the hair from their hairlines to give the impression of a bigger forehead. Read more about…

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Headwear worn by Venetian ladies in the 15th century. Also worn throughout France, England, and other Northern European countries, not just in Venice. It's fun to see a photograph of it. Medieval Hats, Princess Hat, Empire Romain, Late Middle Ages, Lovely Photo, Medieval Costume, Historical Costume, European Countries, 15th Century
Medieval Hats
Princess Hat
Empire Romain
Late Middle Ages
Lovely Photo
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Historical Costume
European Countries
15th Century

Cult of Aphrodite Vintage - "Headwear worn by Venetian ladies in the 15th century. Also worn throughout France, England, and other Northern European countries, not just in Venice." | Facebook

"Headwear worn by Venetian ladies in the 15th century. Also worn throughout France, England, and other Northern European countries, not just in Venice."

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