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c.1580s Middle Class Gown

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More old uni stuff I never got round to submitting!

This costume was designed and made by me in my third year. The design is based on upper middle class styles from the 1570s-80s and is supposed to be the 'best dress' of a country based noblewoman, as opposed to court gowns and more fashonable upper class fads, which took longer to reach rural areas (hence the fact that this gown takes the earler 'french gown' style as it's basis).

The gown is made up in red acetate taffeta wth faux fur cuffs and hand beaded trim. Under the gown is a boned kirtle in buff coloured linen with the neckline and forepart in gold acetate taffeta, worn over a high necked linen smock, which can be seen here.

Everything was made by me except the brooch on the front of the gown, which was added later for an exhibition and is made by Steve Millngham of Pewter Replicas [link]

The gown has a matching french hood [link]

EDIT: I've uplaoded new photos of this with some details and better quality pictures.
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RococoAtelier's avatar
Ooh, how nice to see more shots of this! Did you make it for yourself?