Pick of the week: Court dwarf’s trousers – or just a tall story?

This pair of trousers, sold for £7500 in Essex on November 9, was thought to have been worn by the 17th century court dwarf Sir Jeffrey Hudson (1619-82).

The diminutive green silk and brocaded garment, just 12in (29cm) high, was offered at Sworders in …

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