Image of Anglo-Saxon king by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after)

Anglo-Saxon king

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Image description: The Costume of the original inhabitants of the Bri Author: Meyrick, Sir Samuel Rush; Smith, C.H.; (joint authorship) / Illustrator: Hill, C.H.S; Atkinson, I.A R. Havell: London, 1815 Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 141.h.13.(2), Anglo-Saxon king and his armour-bearer equipped for battle. Anno 750.The king wears a golden crown surmounted by three fleur de lys. He wears body armour, a costume of iron rings. Image taken from The Costume of the original inhabitants of the British Islands from the earliest periods to the sixth century, to which is added that of theGothic nations on the Western Coasts of the Baltic, the ancestors of the Anglo-saxons and Anglo-Danes.. Originally published/produced in R. Havell: London, 1815.
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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