At 13:38 27/04/2006, you wrote:
While I agree about the clashing metals - I do not about "just
because those who could afford portraits wore it so it could not
possibly be the other" theory...this is the time that lays the
foundation for the middleclasses of the 17th & 18th century - I just
wish Elizabethans had cameras....But if you are dressing your
husband in the clothing of the portrait class - never mind. Have fun
at the event - we are not all stuck-up-boobs as this rule about the
chain implies.
To anyone still interested.
With all your help and advice, I had a rummage through my jewellery
box to see what I could find - it's amazing what one keeps - I know
about the fabric stash - but jewellery? When I have worn only
earrings as jewellery for 20 years - help!!
Anyway, I found a single "gold" chain, which looks reasonable, and a
pendant thing I could attach to it for the SCA event, on a temporary
basis. (If you look very carefully at the back it says "Tie Rack" but
it has a good weight, has an oval pearl and a ring of "gold" around
it, and looks quite impressive.) I have one or two other
medallion/pendant type things I will take just in case, but the best
bit? Thanks to the jewel box, I don't have to spend any money!!
Thanks to all for your help and advice.
Suzi
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