Quoting Branwyn Maura <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
Gores in various configurations were used to widen skirts from the
early middle ages on (it's an early step in the evolution of
tailoring), but the use of a contrast gore for stylish effect is not
really documentable for this period (I think there is some use of
this technique in the 19th century, but I'm not sure).
It looks really nifty, however. Makes me wish it *was* documentable...
Oh, yeah. I'm with you on this one. I saw a nice gown once with a
reversable brocade done like this -- it was very nice.
susan
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Susan Farmer
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
University of Tennessee
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium/
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