For this outfit, we drew inspiration from paintings from the early Renaissance. We set up a beautiful table with a still life and acted out a number of domestic scenes between the lady of the house and her maid.
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Medieval dress
The dress is based on an image from a book of hours from around 1510. The miniature shows a scene from peasant life, so the dress may not be entirely appropriate for a woman of status.
Underdress
The underdress used is a badjurk based on an image from the Wenceslas Bible. The badjurk or baignoire was usually made from lightweight fabrics such as linen and was often worn under regular clothing between the 14th and 16th centuries.
Necklace
The necklace is based on jewelry from the Tudor period.
Shoes
The shoes are based on various examples from the 12th to 15th centuries.
Belt
The buckle of the belt is based on an original made between 1390 and 1420 and found in Northamptonshire, England.
