Actually, it sounds like they're talking about a distinct style that I've seen in lots of ItalianRen paintings, although usually a little more obviously in view. They look (to my fading memory) like an early cross between a fichu and a partlet.... --Sue
Oh, THOSE. But if it were that, it wouldn't cover her dress, only the open neckline. Too few explanations and too much guessing...
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