Late 15th Century Medieval Costume High Status
Researched to be as authentic and accurate as possible.
Posted by Quirky Confectioner
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The outfit is a high status ensemble from late 15th Century England. It was made for historical re enactment purposes. It has been made with no visible machine stitching (so it involved a lot of hand sewing). The outfit is comprised of;
- Blue velvet and red silk overgown.
- Red Silk covered belt with silver ornaments and buckle.
- Red Silk bag.
- Carnelian and Citrine Rosary.
- Lapis and Turquois Nechlace (Made by K. Rowse)
- Navy Silk Piece hand embroidered with a Parahelion (yorkist emblem)
- Gold coloured Brocade kirtle
- Linen shift with scarlet work embroidery
(underneath)
- flesh pink lambswool half hose.
- red leather garters
- Turnsole Black Leather shoes (made by S. Carthy)
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You Will Need (8 things)
- 10 m (for size 24) Silk Velvet
- 3 m Silk Dupion
- 10 m Silk Brocade Fabric
- 7 m medium weight Linen for lining
- 5 m very fine Linen for the shift
- 50 m embroidery Silk Thread of desired colours
- 100 semi precious Bead(s)
- 100 freshwater Pearl(s)