I only know of one rumored drawstring camacia/chemise, all others are pleated, gathered and flat. The cuffs are not drawstringed either. Realm of Venus is a good place to look for Venetian. http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/ Wardrobe takes you to the paintings. Library is research Workbox is extant Showcase are dress diaries of their interpretations of pre 1600s clothing (there are one or two "Dangerous Beauties" styles).
De -----Original Message----- http://exhibits.denverartmuseum.org/artisansandkings/?page_id=23 The chemise in the painting seems unlikely to have a drawstring neckline. Any thoughts on this? The picture on WGA.hu, zoomed to 200%, looks like maybe very fine, parallel rows of gathers which would not have the adjustability of a drawstring, but it's that gathered look that I like about this chemise. The sleeves are extremely full, but this could be a drawstring that has been left un-drawn, untied. Again, any interpretations from any of you? Thanks. Laurie T. Phoenix _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
