Aicelina de Carcassona’s Journal
Aicelina de Carcassona’s Journal— I’ve been looking at Aicelina’s wonderful site, but I’ve been wondering if there any other ideas for breast support.— SlaineMessage #70, June 20, 2002
Becket Tunic
“Here’s the response I received to my inquiry about the Becket Tunic – there has been something published – talk about esoteric, an English saint’s relic in Italy, examined by a German expert, and the report in a hard-to-find Italian Art Journal, written in Italian by said German expert, no …
Coronation Clothing of Roger II
Coronation Clothing of Roger II [Note: The file folder mentioned in the following message is no longer in Files section of Yahoo Group. The message has been retained in the archive for reference. The suite of clothes in question are fairly well-know at this point (17 years later).] “I uploaded …
Swallowtail Belts
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) Swallowtail I am trying to research the belt seen on the middle figure in the much discussed picture seen here:http://www.pbase.com/image/4729807 — unfortunately, this link is broken, and there is no further indication of what it was or …
Supplies and Merchants
Being a list of merchants mentioned in the archives of the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group over the years. Pilgrim Badges and Pewter Accessories: http://www.fetteredcockpewters.com/ http://www.billyandcharlie.com/ http://www.pewterreplicas.co.uk/ Fabric https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com http://www.marthapullen.com https://www.silkconnection.com/(Formerly JacquardSilks.com) https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/ Try http://www.dharmatrading.com/silk_fabrics.htmlThey have good descriptions of their fabrics which might help you decide on which to use. https://www.fabric.com …
Shoes
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) “The Museum of London Shoes and Pattens book has a few 12th C. designs. I have made some little cloth slippers out of geometric woven upholstory fabric that look good with my stuff- you do have …
Other Sources
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) Art Books Q: “Thanks to Katarina for the photos [of illuminations of the marriage of Matilda and Henry]. They’re really lovely. Lots of detail. I’ve only seem the marriage of Matilda before, where on earth did …
Regional Styles
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) Question:“My family and I are just joining the SCA and are planning persona’s in the late 12th century. We are Scandinavian with one Irish boy (four boys altogether). I need some examples of or ideas on …
Experiences of Reenactors
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) ” I don’t have my own special theory on construction [of the bloat]. I have noticed, however, that when you wrap the ubiquitous girdle around twice the dress does tend to ruck up in the abdomen …