Stone, Melicent · London, W. Gardner, Darton & Co · leaf 84
COSTUME-BOOK portionate to the tight bodice, but certainly the easiest way is to make a long tight bodice (see Fig. 27) on the principle of Fig. 1, and a separate skirt, cut in straight breadths, about 3 J yards … FRONT Fig. 28. Diagram of Super Cote-Hardib round the bottom, closely pleated or gathered on to the bodice, keeping the joining line on the hips, and hiding it with a broad belt. With this dress a long oblong cloak was often worn, fastened by brooches to points A A' on Fig. 27, 66
Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 -- Dramatic production · Costume -- History
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