If you look closely at the pattern of the threads over the circular shape,
it does follow a specific pattern. 2 of fabric color then 1 light one. This
looks to me as if it is natural brown linen with silver threads on the
circular work. The linen may not have any treatment for a shine but used for
texture. The petal shapes in the center seen to use 2 stitches for each
petal. I see one that has 2 but that one may be painted wrong. I've seen
beads that look like that. SO I concluse this is the embossed embroidery
with beadwork on natural linen. I think I could create this same texture
with these suggestions.
The best way to judege it is to try to recreate it using materials of that
period. I know you will not find that in modern textiles.
This is just my opinion. I have a degree in fabrics and ancient textiles. I
was taught to look at the details, research ideas and draw conclusion
without being able to test the original fabric. I studied Peruvian mummy
fabrics, Egyptian linen and Japanese stitching through history of fabrics.
It was a pretty well focused curriculum. I learned lots by just looking at
photographs or portraits. I love the details in fabrics, building and
nature. I'm a detail person all the way.
----- 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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