Here is another one. This is an eleventh century high status over gown and under dress. Both are made of linen though to be correct to the period it should have been wool. However our summers can be hot and very humid not a particularly good combination for woollen layers. This gown has no train and just skims the ground making it very practical. The veil is a silk and wool blend with a woad dyed linen under cap. I have some of my Shetland sheep fleece spun into embroidery yarn and dyed with woad, madder and weld, with which to further embellish the overdress.
This picture was taken at an SCA event hence the coronet.
(c. 985 – March 6, 1052) was the inspiration for the project.
I work in a scheduled ancient monument, Oakham Castle. I need a costume for Queen Edith of Wessex. I really love our crown! Are you able to share where you got it from? Many thanks Jane
ReplyDeleteIt was made for me in 1991 by a dear friend it is gold plated brass with topaz, moonstones and silver fittings
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