Flinderhaube – project documentation

Image taken from the Babenberg Family Tree, Hans Part, 1489-93. The flinderhaube (from the German flinderlien – spangles/metal flakes and haube – cap/caul) is a piece of headwear that was popular amongst noble women from Swabia in particular, although there are variations on the style that have been seen in other parts of Germany, including … Continue reading Flinderhaube – project documentation