From other sources,I've been told there are narrow straps for the chemise
and kirtle. The jewels are attached to the kirtle. The bodice is cut a bit
larger than the kirtle so it pushes against the edge of the jewels. They
stay in place that way. One source said that the sleeves are the chemise.
Another said not. One said to attach the undersleeves onto a short sleeved
kirtle.
I bought some vitnage devore velvet for the golden fabric. It looks very
similar to the pattern, even more richly in fact. I found a red velveteen
fabric that was already quilted with rings where I can place boning for the
hoops. Someone suggested that the princess and Queen probably wore a red
under garment, since they could afford it. I found a beautiful irriedescent
silk for a lining, and it has enough body to it to give some more shape to
the skirt.
I bought 6 yards of 100% linen for the chemise (and enough for mine as well)
I have some white on white brocade for the corsets. I also have some left
over canvas for the body of the corsets.
I bought real pearls for some of the decorations. I've hit the second hand
stores looking for ol pearl necklaces. So far, I have 4 antique ones that I
can use. I found a site that told me how to knot the string of pearls.
I have a pattern to use for all the parts. I bought the Arnold books,
Simplicity patterns gathered from all over and ordered the Jean M of
costuming.
I'm washing the fabrics that can be before I start cutting. Some can't be.
I'm cutting out a toile today, from a lightweight undbleached muslin. I got
15 yards at $1.00 per yard if I bought the bolt. I did.
I have the pinky/orange jacquard fabric, too. The woven pattern is close
enough to the portrait.
SOOOO... I'm all set to get started. Stuff is all over my wewing area. But
won't it look great when my daughter wears it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kimiko Small" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Princess Elizabeth
You might find this link useful. You can enlarge/decrease the picture by
clicking on the + and - symbols, and move around the picture to see
details by clicking on the arrows. It's a lovely, clear picture.
http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/eGallery/object.asp?searchText=elizabeth&object=404444&row=4&detail=magnify
Hope this helps.
Joannah
Thanks for sharing that link Joannah. It definitely helped me.
<<--- "Becky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thank you for the description. I still wonder how the sleeves are
attached.
There is no strap showing. >>
You know, I have pondered that very question for some time. I understand
the kirtle being underneath and the jewels perhaps being attached to it.
But some of the images from that time frame, and earlier, show very wide
shoulder areas with no apparent strap. Makes me wonder if the
undergarments do or do not have straps, and if the outer gown sleeves are
simply pinned onto an undergarment, like the kirtle top, and are joined to
the gown body at the side area, and hangs from the tightly fitted sleeve
top?
I also see that the gown is piped or bound, as there are definite red
lines along the bottom of the jewels, and along the edge of the turned
back sleeves near the shoulder.
And is it my monitor, or does that red/pink dress have a golden sheen in
various areas of the brocade, as if it was an iridescent fabric? I am
seeing it at the center front of the body, below the jewel piece, and on
the turn back sleeves near the undersleeve. There's even streaks of gold
along the edge of the skirt near the front opening.
Kimiko
Kimiko Small
http://www.kimiko1.com
Fresno, CA, USA
"Lady of the Wardrobe" for Isle of Mann Guild
Portraying at California's Central Valley Renaissance Faires
Lady Clifford, Countess of Cumberland
(Margaret Percy, Eleanor Brandon, or Margaret Russell)
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