At least, for a noble lady. This is Mildred, Lady Burghley about 1566. http://foto.rambler.ru/public/grebnelim/7/003/003-webbig.jpg
Now the question is, what is the 'bodice" bit, really? It always looks like elastic to me, which of course it isn't. Is it part of a kirtle of some kind? Does anyone know more about htis painting or this garment? No, I'm not pregnant. Just idle curiosity. :-) MaggiRos _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
