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The Bayeux Tapestry à la Vintage Postcards

Here is a vintage postcard parade presenting the Bayeux Tapestry. It tells the story of the Norman (French) invasion of England in 1066 through 55 panels which depict scenes of battle and of daily life. The main character of the tapestry is William the Conqueror.

The Bayeux Tapestry is about 20 inches tall and 231 feet long (50cm tall and 70 meters long). It is about the length of 3 swimming pools! It is the longest piece of embroidery in the world. The original Bayeux Tapestry has 626 people, 190 horses and mules, 35 dogs, 506 other birds and animals, 33 buildings, 37 ships and 37 trees or groups and trees, and 57 Latin inscriptions.

Hair styles in the Bayeux Tapestry are used to differentiate between Englishmen and the Normans/French. The shaved heads behind the ears is typically Norman. The Englishmen are universally long-haired, and most sport mustaches; some later depicted with beards as well.

The Internet is rich with information on this stitched historical document. use google if your interest is peaked!

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