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Author Topic: 14th cent doublet ? Dave Rylak Member Member # 342 posted 05-23-2003 02:53 PM                Can the doublet, by which I mean the fitted, long sleeved garment constructed with a peplum, be dated into the 14th century? Feel free to tell me if my description is wrong or to general, the lexography of medieval clothing generally makes my eyes cross Registered: Jul 2002  |  IP: Logged Woodcrafter Member Member # 197 posted 05-24-2003 04:33 AM                   What is it you mean by 'peplum?' Can you please describe it? -------------------- Woodcrafter 14th c. Woodworking Registered: Jul 2001  |  IP: Logged Dave Rylak Member Member # 342 posted 05-24-2003 11:19 PM                By "peplum" I mean the flaring skirt of the piece. Registered: Jul 2002  |  IP: Logged Woodcrafter Member Member # 197 posted 05-25-2003 03:24 AM                   Ah then Yes it can. See the Luttrell Psalter, specifically two men slinging a hammock. ISBN 0-7123-0176-3 Look closely, buttons are evident on the chest of the man on the left, though he is twisted, and on the sleeves of the man on the right. Both of them have full skirts. There are also a number of tomb effigies up to 1370s that show the full skirt with buttoned sleeves and chest. Buttons do not indicate that the garment was skin tight. Much like a modern button shirt, it can be loose, but still require buttons to get it on easily. The additions of buttoned openings allowed a 'closer' fit, which started to reveal the figure beneath much to the displeasure of many -------------------- Woodcrafter 14th c. Woodworking Registered: Jul 2001  |  IP: Logged

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