Sir Thomas Moore (1478 - 1535) - philosopher, author, lawyer - was counsellor to King Henry VIII in the early part of the 16th century. Like many of the royal wives, he ultimately lost his head - not for failure to produce a royal male heir (which would hardly be his fault), but for daring to remain steadfast to the Catholic church in refusing to acknowledge old Henry as the leader of the Church of England.   Henry stuck his head on a pike over London Bridge for a month.  What a bully. On a happier note, the Catholics later cannonised him as a saint.  Such a shame they're not around to enjoy it!

Inclusions:

• Hat - black velvet w/quilted satin brim, silver brooch & large yellow feather
• Cape - 3/4 length black velvet w/gold brocade trim, oversize gold buttons & gold brocade tie
• Shirt - long sleeve creme period style w/lace front frill & oversize black buttons w/gold rims
• Tunic - short sleeve, 3/4 length  back quilted w/gold trim & black satin ribbon ties at front
• Sash - wide black satin
• Tights - black
• Shoe buckles

A note on sizing:

• Shirt as pictured is a 40" chest however this can be swapped with a white cotton, period style shirt w/frilled jabot
• Full costume to suit up to chest 42", waist 34"