Tag: 16th century
A 16th Century Magical Disc
This elaborately decorated wax disc is known as the ‘Seal of God’. Dating from the 16th century, it originally belonged…
John Derricke’s Images of Ireland, 1581 AD
Below are a selection of images taken from John Derricke’s The Image of Irelande, with a Discoverie of Woodkarne, which…
Henry VIII’s Cap of Maintenance, Waterford City
This early 16th century cap of maintenance is thought to be the only item of Henry VIII’s wardrobe that survives….
16th century Irish Hipsters
I recently spotted what appeared to be remarkably modern looking haircuts in Albrecht Druer’s woodcut of 1521 AD[i]. This image…
A hoard of 16th and 17th century children’s toys
In the course of my research of VikingAge woodcraft, I somewhat unexpectedly turned up information about a most delightful…
