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David Ring

Drawing made by David Ring for the visualisation of the Europeana Fashion Thesaurus. The description of the concept in this drawing is: Appendages in the form of a flap or bag worn at the position of the genitals on close-fitting hose or concealing an opening in the front of men's breeches or armor, worn by men from the 15th to the 17th century; often conspicuous and ornamented. Also, similar appendages of female attire, worn on the breast. (AAT)