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re: the musculata-esque-looking chest portion of the effigy: The method of depiction of the individual plates is likely an artists interpretation. If the carver is not depicting what was actually visually going on, then why would he vary so strongly from reality on this one piece of the harness and ...

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Well I think you look lovely, regardless, Catarina.

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Informative, thank you.

As I'm currently making a period-style helm liner for an early armet dating to around 1410 (or so Cet tells me), I find myself having a vague affinity with those gals.

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Meg, I'm a dork. I had that image I mentioned scanned already. You can find it here: http://www.cottesimple.com/misc/French_high_neck1400_smaller.jpg It's huge, otherwise I'd hotlink directly to it. Those ladies are female donors to the church on which the statuary is. While I can't speak to their c...

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Jesus, Rana. What a work of art. You said it was based on Arabic designs, anything specific? Is it historically documentable or a mix of styles that are historical-esque? And yes, there's a contingent of fighters whose weapons will be attracted to the shiny gorgeousness, so just get awesome and deny...

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If the softcover offer falls through, I'd like to be next in line for it. Thanks.

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Oh! The good ole' Romance of Alexander! Shoulda known.

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I'm getting a 'link broken' message for some reason. Can you cite the name/number of the MS so I can search the Bodleian Library directly?

Thanks!

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OMG, Dante, you just made me laugh so hard.

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To him, I'm a dude.

He's like my giant li'l brother.

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Here is my buddy Marie-Chantal's page on such hoods:

http://cadieux.mediumaevum.com/redhood.html

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That is Lady Catarina Caravello from Atlantia, a friend of mine. The hood she's wearing is one that has evolved from the button-up version of the the 14thc hood. The way she tailored it and is wearing it is solidly early 15thc, Western Europe, mostly continental. (You'd be very safe if your persona ...

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For sure, Meg. Provided the end-result is fitted well to you, you should have full range of arm motion and the ability to bend over without passing out or hurting yourself.

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Pitbull, you need to Squirrelize some pictures of your dog! (Look up "Squirrelizer" on google, if you don't already know of its awesomeness... Charlotte did this one for me a while back. I was re-enacting Saul's epiphany on the road to Damascus (the beautiful light was just calling for it)...

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PiRho wrote:
Tasha K wrote:Whatever you do, don't ass the sole. I hear that's bad.

Thanks Tasha :-p

I'm here to assist.

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Whatever you do, don't ass the sole. I hear that's bad.

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Tasha - correct me if I'm wrong. The end result in your how-to, she is wearing a chemise (a tight one) under the fitted dress, and there are 3 seams and a lace up. One seam in the back, one at each side, and you lace it up the front. The gal in my photo-essays does have a chemise on, and then a fit...

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Thank you Charlotte, Tasha! Tasha - been looking @ your site - think I'm going to start there. Sounds good! I think you'll enjoy the fitted dress style. I know I do, and most of the women I know who get a properly-fitted dress enjoy it, and so do their menfolk, oh, and heck, all the other menfolk w...

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Also, Horace, has there been any trouble with the plates ripping the fabric? I haven't seen anything like that but wanted to get confirmation from you.

There was a rip in a fabric-only area, but that was from putting it in the washing machine, right?

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Meg, Your pictures show a classic pear to me. Your shoulders are narrower than your hips, and you carry most of your weight from your belly downwards. That's pear, not apple. Apples are top-heavy and typically have narrow hips and thighs. The good news about being a pear is that any style that is re...

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As for tourneys... so many got squashed by the main war battles running long it was not funny. The St. Michael's pas -- one example of no doubt many -- was adversely affected by a melee going late -- hours past when it should have been over. When it ended, various people showed up exhausted but det...

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I have picture links for the pics from my own camera, as well as Master Nikulai's. They tend to be a bit focused on Windmasters' Hill people, but such is life. Yours, Baron Girard of Windmasters' Hill Your Excellency, I have to say I was struck by the warmth and hospitality of the Windmasters' Hill...

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That's so weird. I was *just* lamenting to a friend that there doesn't seem to be anyone selling "Burgundian" jewelry these days... and then comes this site.

Glad to see someone stepping into that market. Good luck!

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Meg, we'll look forward to seeing more progress pics. I started my dress diary thread in hopes more folks would post such things.

Looking good so far!

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Hubert wrote: I have to wonder from this picture do you eventually just disappear and only have that grin left?

Hon, that's not a grin. That's a little smile. I was trying not to laugh.

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Here are some pictures of the whole outfit taken at the Tournament of the Lily in the Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia, this past Saturday. I forgot I had a brass veil pin stuck in my brown dress: http://www.cottesimple.com/EnglishCylinderHennin/project/1480_brass_monument_tasha.jpg http://www.cottesi...

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The event was lovely and totally worth the trip down. I had a great time. I got a few pictures of the Pas action, and a few of Mathilde and also myself. http://www.cottesimple.com/armourarchive/lilypas2009/barrier_melee_lilytourney.jpg Left to right on side closest to camera: Sir Guillaume Tomas le ...

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Hi Nissan, thanks! I don't plan to recreate the brocade or velvet pattern. I'm sticking with the plain velvet cuffs and collar. A solid color is reasonably documentable for this style; I'm guessing fur was the most popular, followed by velvet and possibly brocade silk.

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Speaking of inspirational...I would be honoured if you would allow me to paint a portrait of you with the completed dress in the style of the original painting. My portfolio is available if you wish to see it... Oh my goodness, Roibeard, I'm just seeing this... wow, what a cool offer. Sure, I think...

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I do know somebody who plucked her forehead to get the look. She's a crazy lady. I think I know who you're talking about. She's not a half-way kind of gal. Thanks for the kind words, everyone. This project has been a TON of fun and I'm revved to get back into more dress-making. It was what brought ...

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Horace, thanks for the tip on the bead shop. I might still check that one out later on, since I plan to wear this outfit at various winter events. I can always improve on what I've done. As for shaving my head, I think they actually plucked their hairline which is crazy unattractive by my modern thi...

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Hubert, I'm pretty sure the fabric depicted in her accent colors is either a brocade or a voided velvet rather than embroidered, but embroidery would certainly go further in recreating the exact look... I think I've deviated quite a bit at this point though, melding imagery from the brasses with the...

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I took some pictures of me in the dresses and with the belt and necklace on. I didn't put the hennin back on because I'm kind of low-energy right now, due to a cold. I didn't include my head in the photos so as not to ruin the effect of the dresses with my blatantly modern hair. (Although, the elect...

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It's all good, Neil; I'm impressed with the level of care you've given it and will be thrilled to see the results of your work. ************** Well, I finished the project. Here's what the black dress looks like with the hooks and eyes installed and closed: http://www.cottesimple.com/EnglishCylinder...

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This is somewhat off the topic, but what sort of wool should I be looking for in order to make a cotehardie/GFD? I *really* want to do a skin-out outfit appropriate to that timeframe, with a linen-lined wool dress. I figure the wool should be lighter weight, but I don't know what terminology to loo...