Burgundian gown in wool

An elegant burgundian gown!

This is an elegant burgundian gown in rare black wool satin - medium/thin weight.

The fabric is light and breathable, in an expensive colour - and suitable for either winter or cooler summer. the satin weave  makes the surface shine like silk - but much easy to maintain and cheaper!

 The cuffs, collar and the hem are in higher quality silk

 Ideal for recreating a mid/high status lady from the second half of the 15th century.

  The inside train has marking from the  woodland photoshoot - will most liekly wasjh/brush oput, but the price is discounted to reflect that.

 Features:

* voluminous cut, rare wool satin outtside

*  The lining is all silk duponi - a lower grade silk that in the period was only iused for linings and bits not on show.

* turn back cuffs and collar  in  contrasting silk-  the dress would usually be pinned under the collar, to the kirte underneath, or worn off the shoulders

 * moderate length train

* main seams by machine, finish by hand

* hem guarded by the same silk- easy to replace when worn

Accessories not included..

 Measurements -

chest up to 48" (122cm),

front length 58" (147cm),

biceps circumference - 15" (39cm), 

Would look best on12-18 uk size, but please measure carefully - your chest will need to be smaller than 44 ideally, 

 Here worn on a size 12, 5'7" ( 169cm) tall - a tad loose but not a bad fit otherwise

POSTAGE

  UK buyers, please selected special delivery

Overseas buyers - please select option 3  - the dress will be sent with a courier with full insurance

Please be aware that you will need to cover the custom charges/VAT etc . that your country levvies on imported items.