I'm seeking images of mid to late 15th century (Yorkist or early Henry VII era) women's clothing in England Thus far the only portrait I've found is Elizabeth Woodville http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ElizabethWoodville.JPG I like that slightly rounded neckline and the contrasting collar but I'm hoping to try for something that would be more plausible lower down the social scale e.g. gentry level best dress I've found some brass rubbings e.g. http://www.mbs-brasses.co.uk/page245.html http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1406326 http://professor-moriarty.com/info/section/church-monument-art/15th-century-church-monuments-thomas-andrewes-brass-church-charwelton-no but they don't really help with fabric choice. I'm trying to find more examples so that I can work out if Elizabeth Woodville's use of a plain fabric for the gown and a fancier fabric for the collar and cuffs is normal or an anomaly and especially if matching her mini hennin to the collar and cuffs is normal (as I've got about 1/2 yd of silk which should just cover the collar and cuffs but won't manage the hat as well)
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