Drawing after a detail from the Maciejowski Bible circa 1250 Pierpont Morgan Library New York City, USA
$149.95
Size Chart
Note: Our 14th century shirt is not meant to fit closely in the chest. The chest measurements given are that of the shirt itself so you should choose a size that is somewhat bigger than your actual chest measurement. Typically, we recommend the shirt be 2-4″ bigger than your chest measurement for a comfortable fit.
Size | Max. Chest Measurement |
Medium | 40″ / 102 cm |
Large | 48″ / 127cm |
X-Large | 56″ / 142 cm |
Only available in White.
Throughout the Middle Ages clothes were worn in layers, with a linen shirt forming the foundation over which additional linen or wool garments were worn. The exact nature of these earliest garments is unknown, but by the 13th century, they had evolved into a simple, relatively short, white linen shirt. When worn under the tunic and supertunic of the period, this shirt would have all but disappeared from view, except perhaps at the collar. Fortunately, not only is the shirt of this time well represented in surviving artwork, but a single piece, believed to be that of Saint Louis (King Louis IX of France), survives in a remarkably preserved condition. Much like this extant garment our shirt is quite substantial and generously sized. Made of substantial linen, this version of our shirt has a ‘keyhole’ neckline. For a more generously cut version of the 14th Century Shirt, see our Medieval Men’s Shirt.
The shirt went through subtle, but important changes in the century that followed, as it evolved to conform to the new, closer-fitting outer garments of mens fashion. Beginning with the St. Louis shirt as a reference, we have based our shirt on contemporary artwork, to produce a garment that maintains all of the key elements of the period. Made of a heavy-weight, white linen, the body of the shirt is cut like that of the cotte and is specifically designed to be worn with it. The shirt has a keyhole neckline which can show from under the cotte and can be worn open or closed with a broach. Worn with chausses and braies, this ubiquitous shirt forms the foundational dress of medieval man, from duke to cotter.
Drawing after a detail from the Maciejowski Bible circa 1250 Pierpont Morgan Library New York City, USA
Drawing after details from Grande Heures de Rohan circa 1415 Bibliotheque National, Paris, France
Drawing after an early 14th century manuscript Bibliotheque National, Paris, France
Drawing after the painted ceiling of the Hall of Justice in the Alhambra circa 1354 Grenada, Spain
Drawing after Martyrology of Usard circa 1270 Bibliotheque National, Paris, France
Shown here is a close up of our Slim Cut 14thC Shirt. Note the self-biased neckline. His shirt is paired with a set of 14th C. Braies.
Here our Slim Cut Shirt is shown from the back and paired with a set of 14th C. Braies. These undergarments are essential to any outfit of the time!
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Our workshop is taking a short rest — to recharge the crew and give the warehouse a full revamp. Order by October 12th and we’ll have time to make your garb and ship it before we close. You can still place orders 24/7 while we’re away; we’ll pick right back up the moment we return.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Very Comfortable and breathable