Hi Cynthia,
Kass' info on the Shinrone gown is probably the most thorough I know of, as she
handled the gown herself, and most of the rest I've seen is usually based on
written descriptions of the garment and two photos in one book (Dress in
Ireland). I know from having made my own many years ago, before her info came
out, that the written info is incomplete, and there are unseen & unwritten
details that Kass describes pretty well.
And as Kass mentions, it is not supposed to lace closed in front. It really is
cut that way, tho why I am still not sure.
Kimiko
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From: Cin <cinbar...@gmail.com>
Ladies (and a few gents),
Have any of you got informative comments to share on the Shirone gown?
I'm looking at the front and wondering whether that placket is
* cut on the straight grain like a Henrican kirtle & distorted with
age, wear and/or burial
* cut on the straight CF but folded back in a slight V for a wider CF
lacing area
* really cut in a curve like that?!
I've read Recontructing History's notes and would like confirming or
contrasting facts, if you have any to share.
Thanks all!
--cin
Cynthia Barnes
cinbar...@gmail.com
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