At 00:15 30/01/2006, you wrote:
Question about houppelandes ...
I've seen bands of fur at the bottom (i.e., hem) of the women's
"cotehardie," at the bottom of sideless surcoats, and at the bottom of
men's *short* houppelandes -- but what about a woman's long
houppelande? I inherited one from the estate of a dear friend -- she
always wore hers unbelted -- but if I belt it, it's going to be too
short. I thought of a band of fur/velvet at the hem -- just curious as
to if it was ever done.
Look for paintings by Rogier van der Weyden, "The Magdalene Reading"
and "The Altarpiece of the Seven Sacraments" in particular. The gowns
are completely fur lined but have a border of fur showing, so you
could "cheat it".
Suzi
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