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.

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[mmcnealy.livejournal.com]

The caption says "Im Brugua unnd Barusa" or "Im Brugua unnd Baruta"

Based on a 1841 Milanese to Italian dictionary I believe it says "In Plum and Black" and that the lady is from Milan.

I think that the black petticoat is box pleated and the purple dress skirt is knife or roll pleated.

[mmcnealy.livejournal.com]

Sorry, forgot to put in the time period. Based on the styles I'd say 1560-1580's

[alysten.livejournal.com]

That is the time period I was guessing, and where I was starting.

[alysten.livejournal.com]

We are probably looking at a separate bodice and skirt then?