I would definitely not write it off as artistic license. There are too many examples of footless, and strapped hose to do that. One of the first places I looked, Davenport, page 104 speaks of breeches being tied at the ankle or strapped under the foot. I am only conjecturing, but I suspect it was as much a way of keeping the hose "down" rather than covering the foot. Much like modern dancers dance with toeless and heelless tights. Davenport shows a number of pictures and statuary sporting the various types. You have my curiosity up....I am not sure I'll be much help but am rather curious myself!
Sg ----- Original Message ----- From: Pauline Loven<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 11:15 AM Subject: [h-cost] Medieval hose query Hi All I have just subscribed. A friend posted on my behalf and there have been a couple of responses already, but just to clarify: I am costuming a film based on the images in the 14th c. Luttrell Psalter which was made for an estate in my home county of Lincolnshire. The film is for the museum of Lincoln (The Collection). I am puzzled by the depiction of hose being worn without shoes or boots. Can anyone direct me to any relevant sources (paintings, archival or archaeological evidence, articles etc) which could explain this practice. I am reluctant to dismiss the images as artistic licence' without thorough research. many thanks Pauline No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.14/883 - Release Date: 01/07/2007 12:19 _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume<http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume> _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
