1540s – Unidentified artist, Sir William Butts
Sir William Butts of Thornage is dressed in a subdued palette that quietly showcases the intricate details and treatments applied to his garments which were trending in his time during the Tudor reign.
Tag: slashing
slashing
A decorative technique of cutting slits in the outer layer of a garment or accessory in order to expose the fabric underneath.
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