At 11:45 AM 9/18/2005, you wrote:
I had always envisioned
the doublet in changeable velvet, and now I have found
it. problem is, I have no evidence that this variety
of velvet existed at the time of this painting. I
would hazard it did; cut velvets with contrasting
patterns suggest it was woven in this way - I would
*really* like to see an extant scrap from somewhere in
Europe that said yes, they did it. Has anyone seen
anything like this anywhere?
From Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd, pg 362.
"Changeable, Chaungeable: Obsolete term for shot silk, usually taffeta; the
warp and weft of different colors change the appearance of the silk, giving
an iridescent effect: mockado, p. 105; S, f.53v/114, f.69/63"
Definitely available then in my book. I love how it looks in the sun, and
have often wanted some myself in velvet, although I am currently smitten by
a lovely Burgundy/Black changeable taffeta that I recently bought, and will
be making into a pleated tall hat.
Kimiko
Kimiko Small
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