Thanks! That is exactly what I needed! :-)

Arlys

On Sat, 3 May 2008 13:59:13 -0500 "otsisto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> If you are talking about 1500s the you might look for pocket pouches.
> http://vads.ahds.ac.uk/images/PHS/floral_pocket.jpg
> To my understanding these were wore under their skirts. It is 
> believed that
> the skirts had a slit in them for easy access or in some cases where 
> the
> pocket is between the under skirt and the over skirt, the over skirt 
> would
> be hiked up for access. Though here
> http://katerina.purplefiles.net/garb/diaries/Kat%27s%20Soccaccia.html
> they seem to be on the outside.
> Late 1400s there are some paintings that show that the pouch is worn 
> under
> the over garb and access was as with the pocket.
> 
> 1. Take with grain o' salt as I have not thoroughly researched this.
> 2. Please note that this is not a SCA list and some here might not 
> know what
> SCA is. :)
> 3. Have you asked on the Italian Ren yahoo groups list?
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Italian_Renaissance_Costuming/
> 
> De
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> Hi all! Got a question I was hoping you good folks could help me 
> with.
> How did Italian Ren women carry their pouches if not in hand? Did 
> they
> wear a belt of some sort? Carry it under the gown, accessible 
> through a
> dress slit?
> 
> Any advice greatly appreciated! :-)
> 
> much thanks,
> Arlys, clueless in An Tir
> 
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