Whose idea was it, I wonder, to dress characters from ancient history in TV programmes in clothes made from what look like old flannelette sheets? I watched the new series on Ancient Rome last night, and even the Emperor wore tunics made from rough fabric with huge stitches round the neckline. I've seen similar garments in other drama-documentaries. Surely the Romans were capable of weaving fine linen?
PS What's the matter with the list? It's seemed very quiet lately, and I've received several posts replying to questions but not seen the original question. Kate Bunting Librarian and 17th century reenactor _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
