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A tailor working with a woman to tailor her gown. A pair of shears is on the table in front of him, which is often used in the tailoring process.

A Tailor, dressed in an orange surcoat, using shears to cut out and shape a coat. From the Hours of the Blessed Virgin Mary, British Library, MS Harley 6563, f. 65.

Detail of three queens wearing crowns work with textiles, simulating what would happen in a tailor’s workshop. The first queen stands and spins wool. The middle queen is seated at a loom weaving. The third queen, also seated, embroiders a piece of…