Hazard a guess?

[alysten]

Thanks to hsifeng  for the post to the online book!

Anyone want to hazard a guess as to a time period and culture on this dress? It is in the section labeled Männer- und Frauentracht aus Italien. But is it really Italian? Is the over skirt cartridge pleated or tucked?

Edit: And apparently I need to add a thanks to mmcnealy as well for the link.

Comments

[alysten.livejournal.com]

With the blurring of modern border lines... I might actually see how it could be either Bavarian or Italian.

The non- standard costume is very, very cool. I may just have to make one...or three.

[hsifeng.livejournal.com]

I am all for making things that are ‘non-standard’; I just ask that you make sure you are actually making something that has a shot at having actually existed first! *grin* After all, if this book is the only place you can find that item, the likelihood of it being based on a real gown goes downhill pretty fast.

[alysten.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. Aside from my armor, I try to make the rest of my clothing compliant.Or at least researchable.

[hsifeng.livejournal.com]

*chuckle* I know, I know. I am preaching the the choir!

[mmcnealy.livejournal.com]

See below.