The Concept
The ensemble of a German “demoiselle” from Lucas de Heere’s costume book: kirtle, gown, partlet, and hat.
The dress itself looks very like a Fitted English Gown with contrast bands in the German style. Was this a real style worn in Germany? Or is it an amalgam between English/Flemish/German styles? I don’t know, but I think it’s pretty!
The Fabric & Trim
Kirtle in green linen. Gown in blue wool and green velvet or wool. Hat in black velvet. Partlet in white linen.
The Pattern
Useful Links
- Lucas de Heere’s costume book
- The Frazzled Frau
- Mary of Hapsburg’s gown
- Leonfelder Schnittbuch (1590s German pattern book)
- Archaeological Sewing
- Jost Amman’s costume book
Bibliography
Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women, c. 1560-1620. New York: Drama Book, 1985.
Zander-Seidel, Jutta. Textiler Hausrat: Kleidung und Haustextilien in Nürnberg von 1500-1650.München: Deutscher Kunstverlag, 1990.
