On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:52:07 +0200, Catherine Olanich Raymond
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
There is no indication that a third brooch was also found in the box in
the summaries I've seen. So I'm skeptical about that kind of solution.
I agree about being sceptical, but would still consider the possibility og
there being a 3rd brooch of some kind. I might have missed something when
I was reading, but didn't see any mention of what the body was wearing.
Just what was in the box. If that is correct, that leaves 4 options open ;
The body is wearing the brooch, it was never in the grave at all,there
never was a 3rd brooch or the 3rd possible brooch is more of a multi
purpose one worn with different garments. The turtle brooches have a
specific function as far as we know and is only used with a certain style
of garments. That does not exclude other ornaments being worn with the
apron dress.
Making a similar aprondress with the same aproximate width, lenght for
your own body with the same quality fabrics would probably go a long way
to solving the question. Or not. Looking at the width and the fact that
the garment would most likely sag if it was folded at the middle front,
I'd look for ways to solve this problem. A brooch would do less damage
than basting. I would also look at the weight and stiffness of the
material to see if that in itself would would keep it folded , unsagging
and reasonably flat. And if not, what do I need to do to keep it from
sagging without doing damage to the fabric.
I'd also like to see whatever other evidence they might have, that makes
them draw in the 3rd possible brooch.
Gunvor
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