Nice pair of woodcuts from a broadside printed in 1649. The blocks look well used, but the costume style is definitely 1640s. The two figures are wearing good quality civilian clothes, the man has laced falling band, braided wings on his doublet and an off-the-shoulder cloak, swept rakishly across his chest. Also a good pair of well heeled shoes with rosette ties. The lady is tidily attired with decorated kerchief, coif and apron, front lacing bodice and stout shoes.
The 1640s Picturebook 
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