Elizabethan gown and kirtle set

  One of my very first Elizabethan sets -  sadly it doesn't get anough attention nowadays, and i do have newer clothes, so it is time for it to find a new home.

 The set is suitable for a portrayal of  1570s wealthy/ noble woman.

 You can see a video of it being in put on here 

 The kirte:

*made in silk damask from Sudbury silk mills ( the fabric retails at about £40-50 nowadays)

*entirely lined with silk taffeta.

* front lacing with a linen cord; eyelets worked by hand

* lining set in by hand.

* no boning - will need to be worn over bodiced petticoat or stays

measurements: chest  36" (90cm)  waist 28" ( 71cm) - can be regulated with lacing, especially the chest.  armpit to waist - 7.5" (18cm)

 skitt length in front 39" (99cm)

The gown

* made in high quality vintage silk velvet ( a blend I suspect, but not like the modern 20/80 silk rayon blends. sturdier, ), decorated with silver metallic lace.

* the bodice is interlined with linen and canvas but unlined - planned to line it but somehow it didn't happen...   

I can line in in some silk if requested, free of charge- please add a note. or leave it as it is if you plan to change the measurements ( access to seams )

 *closing in front with hooks and eyes,  edge boned

* set of hooks and eyes connect the skirt to the bodice at the back

* fancy, padded shoulder rolls. 

 * the sleeves are in the same damask as the kirtle, lined with silk

 The skirt

*  lined in red/black silk taffeta, lining inserted by hand

 * decorated  with the metallic braid

* closing at the waistband only, with a hook and eye

* very voluminous, can be worn over a farthingale - with a small train at the back.  10 metres of silk velvet went into the gown...

 condition - used, but not much - has been on the set of Horrible Histories, took part in 2 events, went on a horse once - that is it. very good , with some dusting to the hem - and will need steaming after unpacking! (  the velvet steams nicely!)

 Measurements: bodice closes at :chest  36" (90cm)  waist 29" ( 73cm) -

skirt waist currently set at 30" (76cm), can be made smaller, length in front 40" (102cm)

 The accessories and undergarments are NOT included

 New set like this, with fabrics and trims included wopuld start from £2500

 Instalments possible - see  checkout for klarna!

 Overseas buyers - please contact me for postage options