Archive for December, 2007
Cloaks
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Jerkins
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Peasant Shirt
Thursday, December 20th, 2007From The Egg Dance, by Pieter Aertsen. 1557
Boots
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007If he’s wearing slops (wide breeches), then he can have boots – moderate heels, rounded toes, up to the length of the breeches (shorter breeches = higher boots), with a flared cuff that could be turned down.
Doublets
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Examples of Doublets
Codpieces
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Here are some examples
Paned Trunck Hose and Loose Slops
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Sir Walter Raleigh in paned trunk hose and cannions and his son in loose slops 1602
Blackwork Embroidery
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Some Examples of Blackwork
Knife
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Original Circa 1590 (replica)These small knives were worn in sheaths attached to the sword scabbard. They were used for eating and any light utility jobs.