I'd actually say it was SCA Generic Early Period, myself, since it looks
like he's wearing front-lacing suede boots. :-)
I agree with the Normanish, c. 1100, with either small side gores or the
garment has been pulled into a fold at the side because it isn't hanging
straight in the front.
Jen/Pixel/Margaret
On Sat, 21 Feb 2009, Anne wrote:
The front-and-back split tunic is classically Norman, because fighting on
horseback was such a distinguishing feature of the ruling class, so it's
distinct from the preceding Saxon style. The deep edging round hem, cuffs
and neckline is seen as a plain facing in Norman dress, lots of fancy
embroidery is more Saxon / Viking / Germanic (Normans emphatically do NOT do
bling!) The baggy trousers and boots might imply the wearer is aiming for
Russ Viking, but a Russ tunic would have wide skirts rather than a split.
Jean
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