16th Century Peasant Costumes

24p cloth with white/blue dustjacket, from a Cambridge college library, minor shelfwear, binding firm, many b&w illustrations, very good condition

An in depth study of 16th Century Flemish working women's garments as depicted in the genre paintings of Pieter Aertsen and Joachim Beuckelaer gave author and award winning costumer Drea Leed plenty to go on for her recreation of the kirtles, petticoat bodies and partlets described in this book. Drawing on her years of experience, and the research of other costume historians, including the eminent Janet Arnold, Drea describes the painted garments as she sees them, and provides patterns and guida... [Read More]

Published in a limited academic edition of 500 copies. Contents: Chapter I. Occupational or Everyday Dress?: 1 The Complexity of the Subject Matter 2 Fashion in Working Dress 3 The Source Base; Chapter II. Everyday Peasant Dress: 1 Peasant Clothes in Europe from the Late Middle Ages to the Early 16th Century 2 Peasant Working Clothes in Western and Southern Europe from the 16th to the Early 19th Century 3 Peasant Working Dress in the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe Which Had Distinct Nat... [Read More]

The Fair Maiden's Dress; a perfect dress for the faire or going off to market. This colorful, 16th century styled dress features coordinating front trim and re-enforced boning in the front bodice for extra strong tight lacing. We have paired this piece with the Celtic Chemise (sold separately), however it will look lovely with any of our other chemises. Poly/cotton blend. Dry clean only.

Fun World's deluxe zombie huntress includes blood-stained, zipper-front dress, fingerless

Our female Colonial Peasant Costume is perfect for school plays, pageants, history projects and colonial reenactments.

RC004 - 12th Through 16th Century Peasant Man Pattern. Fits chests 34"-54". All Sizes in one envelope. Do you shun the nobility? Want to live a simpler life? Are you buying the lie that common people wore the same thing as the nobles but in lesser fabrics? Based on Reconstructing History's research, peasants (that is, common farmers and shepherds) were wearing almost the same clothing from the 14th through 16th centuries. From manuscript illuminations, books of hours, and the sketchbooks of famo... [Read More]

She'll step back in time to the 16th century to the colonization of the Americas in this Colonial Girl costume set. 2-piece design; elbow length navy peplum top with black stripes; sleeves and neckline trimmed in white lace and three black bows on the front; pull-on floor length solid black skirt. Important, costumes are sized differently than apparel, please consult the Charades child size chart in images, recent reviews and Q & A to determine best fit, do not choose based on clothing size or a... [Read More]

Feature:1. This fabric is cool and breathable2. Mesh wave point design, sweet beauty god favorite3. Personality girl's favorite4. Casual style, casual fashion5. Make you look more spiritualMaterial: PolyesterClothing Care: Gentle hand washingOccasion: daily, leisure, vacationSize: true sizeFeatures: Mesh wave point designPackage Content: 1 PC women dressSizeUSUKEUBustLengthSleeveWaistShoulderSize:SUS:4UK:8EU:34Bust:84cm/33.07''Length:161cm/63.39''Sleeve:102cm/40.16''Waist:74cm/29.13''Shoulder... [Read More]

The traditional "flat cap" is late 15th-, early 16th-century English. It was worn by both men and women. Lined. Reinforced brim