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Last year at Pennsic I got hooked on the idea of replacing our modern Coleman cooler with a wooden box in the style of an historical box from the 14th C. I chose this box from the Victoria and Albert Musuem as a reasonable size for our needs. Historically, this was a ‘grain ark’, that […] … More An historical cooler box — Silverforge Portfolio
“Agosto” è uno degli affreschi del Salone dei Mesi di Palazzo Schifanoia a Ferrara. È databile al 1468-1470 circa ed è attribuito a Cosmè Tura e al Maestro di Ercole. Durante la seconda metà del XV secolo la veste femminile aveva vita stretta che creava un’elegante gioco tra un corpetto stretto, che evidenzia le forme, […] … More Feminine dress of the 15th century: Ferrara
My request to attend Terra del Sole has been approved! I wanted to write about my preparation for this event and share all my research into the quattrocento with you. I am attempting to write in both English and Italian so I can share this with the group that is hosting me, La Sparvieri. Let … More Terra del Sole 1387AD – Preparation!
Tasca in cotone damascato con cintura e fibbia in metallo. La tasca è foderata in cotone, chiusa tramite laccetti in cotone terminanti con agugelli. Scrivere a vestioevo@libero.it o https://www.facebook.com/vestioevo/ TASCA FIORI TASCA FOGLIE TASCA RICAMO TASCA GHIANDE TASCA PRIMAVERA TASCA TRECCIA TASCA AVIGNONE TASCA ROMBI TASCA AUTUNNO Le tasche con cintura e fibbia hanno un […] … More La tasca — Vestioevo
Found this article on the giornea! Use Google translate to read 🙂 Luglio è uno degli affreschi del Salone dei Mesi di Palazzo Schifanoia a Ferrara. È databile tra il 1468 e il 1470 ed è attribuito ad anonimi collaboratori di Cosumè Tura. Sopra al farsetto si poteva indossare la “zornea”. La giornea era … More The Giornea
Did Starbucks know they were paying homage to a 7th-century Italian motif when they chose their logo? The first one below, on the left, is a melusina (melusine) or mermaid in the facade of San Michele, Pavia, Italy. The second one, on the right, is from the crest of the Colonna family. I’m taking some … More Italian Connection: Starbucks Logo
Originally posted on Dawn's Dress Diary:
Sneak peek of my Gamurra during some lacing trials… This is the undergown, but is also worn just as the gown itself. (Ei, the Giornea isn’t necessary.) I’m repeating some of my research here just to keep it all on the same page. Research Birth of Mary detail…
There are several finds of metal buttons from the 14th century, but no surviving garment with metal buttons, from this period. At least none that I know of. I have often considered the best way to sew these buttons on to a garment. They have really long “necks”. Why? Are they sewn directly onto the…
Our tentative schedule: Special thanks to Domina Lucretia and Countess Gwen 🙂
Thanks to the Ca’ d’Oro Renaissance Salon community it only took three years and we are now our own area at Gulf Wars! 58 days to go!! So, we have a new location!!! The Ca’ d’Oro Salon is now its own standalone area of Gulf Wars. We will host late period (1350-1600) activities and also … More Gulf Wars XXVI – Ca’ d’Oro Salon
