The buttons at waist level are flat probably because some sort of belt was worn over it, as depicted in many illustrations of the period. Not certain about the top one - although it's been suggested that it was replaced at some point in its life - possibly while still in the hands of its original owner. Although something else may have been worn over the top. It has nothing to do with armour - the de Blois 'pourpoint' is not a military garment - it is a civilian doublet padded to exaggerate the chest and hold the waistline in a "vice like grip". If you don't have it, fashion in the age of the black prince has a section that explains it in full detail. Debbie In a message dated 01/06/2009 19:01:15 GMT Standard Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes:
I wasn't very clear in my request. I have the sewing pattern. The pattern I was refereeing to was the fabric pattern, the colors in the photos are better than what I have. But usually on something this old, the colors now are not what they would have originally been. As to the buttons, if they were reversed, I might offer the idea that he might wear some sort of armor on top of it - the flat buttons being more comfortable than the round...but I have not a clue otherwise. Thanks, Sg _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
