Henry VIII's armour cotton apron - For knights of the kitchen table

This fun apron is inspired by a suit of armour made for Henry VIII in 1540, which is on display at the Tower of London. The original armour was made to fit Henry VIII's body exactly and conveys the power, majesty and wealth of a man who spent a fortune setting up a royal workshop at Greenwich making exclusive armours to ensure he was always dressed to kill!   Any reluctant cook will be keen to take his turn in the kitchen in this armour apron. Made from 100% cotton this apron is designed to fit all shapes and sizes of modern chef. Exclusive to Historic Royal Palaces 100% cotton Apron size: 70 x 55cm approx.
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This fun apron is inspired by a suit of armour made for Henry VIII in 1540, which is on display at the Tower of London. The original armour was made to fit Henry VIII's body exactly and conveys the power, majesty and wealth of a man who spent a fortune setting up a royal workshop at Greenwich making exclusive armours to ensure he was always dressed to kill!

 

Any reluctant cook will be keen to take his turn in the kitchen in this armour apron. Made from 100% cotton this apron is designed to fit all shapes and sizes of modern chef.

• Exclusive to Historic Royal Palaces
• 100% cotton
• Apron size: 70 x 55cm approx.

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