Before and After Research

[sstormwatch]

I was going through links to images of interest from various A&S entries, to give me an idea of what's out there before. And I came across this one again, which I really, really liked when I first saw it. I loved all the beadwork, which look mostly to be pearls. And the fabric is lovely

Comments

[myladyswardrobe]

To be fair, I would see that gown as a more 1605+ gown. Mainly due to the neckline which is curved, and the straighter, more close fitting sleeves. The turn back cuffs would be like that.

It reminds me of this portrait: Anne of Denmark

This is her daughter, the future Elizabeth of Bohemia

The ruff should properly be "flatter" - as in more like the supportasse styles but one could be a tad bit old fashioned I suppose.

Even some 1590s gowns didn't necessarily show the petticoats. Like this one: Ditchley Portrait
And this one

Most portraits of Elizabethan Ladies are not full length - those that are sometimes show the petticoat and sometimes don't. Some are full length to the floor and some are a bit shorter.

I think, also, it would be easier to see what is right and wrong with this gown if it was ON a person.

Any piccies appeared of you in your gown yet?

[sstormwatch]

Sadly, no pics of me, but I plan on getting dressed up this weekend and taking some!

And thank you for the education. This is why I need to collect even later period images so I can learn better. And I guess if it is after 1605, then it was mislabeled as an Elizabethan gown. Still gorgeous in its own right, and you are correct it would be better if it was on a person. Dummies can only show so much.

[myladyswardrobe]

It may be the maker has seen the images of people like Anne of Denmark and just assumed that because it was big ruff, big sleeves and even bigger skirts that it was Elizabethan. There are many portraits of a woman wearing that style that have been mislabeled "Queen Elizabeth".

Just because someone makes a well made period gown doesn't mean their history knowledge is up to the same level!

Looking forward to pretty piccies of you in your gown.

I really must get on an work on my gowns! Time is short!

[laurensa]

I actually got to see this gown at the Pennsic A&S last year.

It's drop-dead gorgeous.

[sstormwatch]

I know my jaw dropped when I first saw the photo. I can only imagine what it was like in person.