Late 15th Century Medieval Costume High Status

Researched to be as authentic and accurate as possible.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/late-15th-century-medieval-costume-high-status • Posted by Quirky Confectioner

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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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)

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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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