From the portrait, I think these raised circular areas are thread bound
rings, such the technique used for thread covered buttons. It might just be
that kind of decorative embroidry for that time. If it's embroidry, it looks
like the satin stitch in aa heavy thread or metalic yarn. It might be bobbin
pace wrapped around the rings. I've never seen that before but the gown
designers often tried different things to make something that no one had
before.
I found this site that talks about raised Elizabethan embroidery:
http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/oak/15/eliz.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Suzi Clarke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Laura de Pola
At 19:33 05/01/2006, you wrote:
I still haven't been able to figure how that texture on the partlet
and head dress is made. I'm thinking it's some kind of applied
cording, but am not quite sure.
I've been asked to help with this costume.
1544
http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/l/lotto/1531-/070pola.html
I will likely use the de Toledo pattern for a basis. I've made a
couple gowns with it before so I am familiar with it.
I'm thinking it's a brown wool/ or silk with silk velvet ribbon
appliqued on. I understand the chemise. But I don't really
understand the wrap and head covering. Does anyone have an idea
of what/ how it's made? thanks!
The "wrap" looks like a partlet (I can see a collar) made from a
heavily textured fabric, with fringe. It may be a size too small
for the wearer, or maybe it's just painted badly.
I found a fabric with a raised pattern for "Anne Boleyn" a year or so
ago. It is red/gold brocade and has a raised pattern all over. It is very
lovely and very expensive. It would not do for copying the portrait, but
it is an example of a raised pattern being made today. The original might
have been "stamped" with a die?
You can see mine here if you want.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/Sistersuzi/Cropped-Boleyn.jpg
Suzi
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