> I don't think that it is embroidery but a similar colored brocade or a > fabric that had an edge that had a gold thread design interwoven. this would > make sense with the two part sleeve and that the bodice looks to be pleated > as well to match the cuff ruffle and the sleeve cap. > Side note: She seems to be wearing a shift under her camicia. *****************************>
The chemise looks like it is smocked to me. The tiny pleats and near same color embroidery would match. Is that a necklace underneath or a sheer partlet? As for the sleeves, it looks like embroidery to me. Much of what we think is brocade from period was actually embroidered, not woven. Expecially if it had coat of arms on it. I see running stitches across the sleeves, caps, and wrist ruffles, but not the bodice itself. It looks to me like a contrast piece for the upper bodice and sleeve tops with a stitch to bring the sleeve tops and the caps together visually -- Aspasia Moonwind _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
