Confidence: Image Examples – Page 2

Braies, Long 2 Piece

January 29, 2021January 2, 2022 deveretallier

Title	Braies, Long 2 Piece
Entry #	GGC2021.015
Alternate Names	Braies, underwear, Breeches
Year	Antiquity-end of period
Time range	Antiquity-end of period
Era	Antiquity, Bronze age, Iron Age, early medieval, high Medieval, Late Medieval
Gender	unisex
region	European
Countries/cultures	Western European, Central European
Maker	Vincent De Vere,
Difficulty	1
Confidence	Image Example

Intro:

Attempt to replicate one of the simple versions of commonly seen undergarments.

Description:

One of the many variations of the underwear seen in imagery from antiquity through to the end of the SCA period. A common and personal garment like underwear is less likely to survive or be well represented in documentation. There are many works of art that do represent people in undergarments and so the use of the garments can be documented and construction can be inferred. Undergarments would nearly be universally constructed from linen.

Of the different styles of braies they vary in length, in how they are held up or how much fabric is used in their construction (ie, how baggy they are). Use of braies is often one of the later stages of refinement for SCA participants as they are rarely seen. Wearing Braies can take some getting used to as they tend to have more fabric bunched up then we are modernly use to.

This is an attempt to replicate one of the very basic ‘boxer short’ style braies. It is made from 2 pieces for either side and sewn together with a single center seam. The waistline is folded over to allow for a drawstring.

The example is made out of linen and using a shoestring for the drawstring.

Many illustrations of people from all levels of society survive showing people wearing undergarments but this example gives us insight to the construction technique. The historical use of braies by women is assumed by us and use by members of the SCA is common.

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- linen

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- linen blends
- Linen
- wool
- cotton
- cotton blends

Ensemble Components

Underwear such as braies are seen through many time periods and cultures and so can be associated with many different ensembles

Accessories

Source/Links

Instructions for constructing braies like this are covered in books like Medieval Tailor’s Assistant, a very good book worth buying

source image Public Domain

http://www.medievaltymes.com/courtyard/maciejowski_images_18.htm

Version	1
date	12/25/2021
Source of Period Pic	Maciejowski bible
Model	Vincent de Vere
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Component Entry, Female, Male, Unisex

Braies, Simple Short 3 Piece

January 29, 2021January 2, 2022 vincentdevere

Title	Braies, Simple Short 3 Piece
Entry #	GGC2021.012
Alternate Names	Braies, underwear, Breeches
Year	Antiquity-end of period
Time range	Antiquity-end of period
Era	Antiquity, Bronze age, Iron Age, early medieval, high Medieval, Late Medieval
Gender	unisex
region	European
Countries/cultures	Western European, Central European
Maker	Vincent De Vere,
Difficulty	1
Confidence	Image Example

Intro:

Attempt to replicate one of the simple versions of commonly seen undergarments.

Description:

Many illustrations of people from all levels of society survive showing people wearing

This is an attempt to replicate one of the very basic ‘boxer short’ style braies. It is made from 3 pieces, either leg is sewn up the leg and sewn together with a central panel between either side. The waistline is folded over to allow for a drawstring.

The example is made out of linen and using a shoestring for the drawstring.

The historical use of braies by women is assumed by us and use by members of the SCA is common.

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- linen

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- linen blends
- Linen
- wool
- cotton
- cotton blends

Ensemble Components

Underwear such as braies are seen through many time periods and cultures and so can be associated with many different ensembles

Accessories

Source/Links

Instructions for constructing braies like this are covered in books like Medieval Tailor’s Assistant, a very good book worth buying

source image Public Domain

A loincloth in 1412 Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

Version	1
date	12/25/2021
Source of Period Pic	A loincloth in 1412 Très Riches Heuresdu Duc de Berry
Model	Vincent de Vere
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Component Entry, Female, Male, Unisex

Braies, Short 5 Piece

January 29, 2021January 2, 2022 deveretallier

Title	Braies, Short 5 Piece
Entry #	GGC2021.013
Alternate Names	Braies, underwear, Breeches
Year	Antiquity-end of period
Time range	Antiquity-end of period
Era	Antiquity, Bronze age, Iron Age, early medieval, high Medieval, Late Medieval
Gender	unisex
region	European
Countries/cultures	Western European, Central European
Maker	Vincent De Vere,
Difficulty	1
Confidence	Image Example

Intro:

Attempt to replicate one of the simple versions of commonly seen undergarments.

Description:

Many illustrations of people from all levels of society survive showing people wearing

This is an attempt to replicate one of the very basic ‘boxer short’ style braies. It is made from 5 pieces, either leg is sewn up the leg and sewn together with a central panel made from a front and back panel as well as bottom gusset. The waistline is folded over to allow for a drawstring.

The example is made out of linen and using a shoestring for the drawstring.

The historical use of braies by women is assumed by us and use by members of the SCA is common.

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- linen

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- linen blends
- Linen
- wool
- cotton
- cotton blends

Ensemble Components

Underwear such as braies are seen through many time periods and cultures and so can be associated with many different ensembles

Accessories

Source/Links

Instructions for constructing braies like this are covered in books like Medieval Tailor’s Assistant, a very good book worth buying

source image Public Domain

A loincloth in 1412 Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

Version	1
date	12/25/2021
Source of Period Pic	A loincloth in 1412 Très Riches Heuresdu Duc de Berry
Model	Vincent de Vere
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Female, Full Entry

27 CE Female Roman Ionic Chiton/Tunica 2

January 28, 2021December 8, 2021 deveretallier

Title	27 CE Female Roman Ionic Chiton/Tunica 2
Entry #	GGB2021.0002
Alternate Names	Tunica, ionic chiton, tunica matron,
Year	270CE
Time range	27 – 400 CE
Era	Roman Empire
Gender	Female
region	Europe
Countries/cultures	Europe
Maker	Iulia Kaloetina Eirenikina
Difficulty	1
Confidence	Image Examples

Intro:

This basic garment, sometimes called an ionic chiton, could work for either a Grecian chiton or a lower class roman tunica. Two pieces of fabric sewn at the sides and tacked at the sleeves.

Description:

These are light and cool and fast to make. The chiton is very much like a tunic. There are versions done with a single piece of fabric folded and tacked along to the top in a number of places or it can be done as two large rectangles of fabric that are sewn down the sides and tacked a few places along the top. Using a rope it can be cinched in at the waist. The palla can just be wrapped around and held. Sandals that work to complete the outfit can be found in modern shoe stores. Romans also had a variety of jewelry that can be made or purchased from retailers selling recreations or by modifying some modern costume jewelry.

There is a distinct variation between the Doric and Ionic chitons, as well as the roman woman’s tunic, it will not be entered into here but all of the dresses serve as easy and fast warm weather garb.

Further distinctions can be made between earlier Greek and later Roman clothing. It will not be discussed here.

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- Wool
- linen
- silk.
- The wools used would have been very fine wools that are sometimes hard to find now.
Ornamentation:

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- Avoid polyester, polyester blends.
- Linen
- linen blends
- cotton
  - The cotton broadcloths (the cheap cottons that fill Walmart and the quilting fabric stores) are weak fabrics that don’t last long and never look quite right. They never drape and lay the way the period images show.
- silk
  - silk like poly will be uncomfortable in the heat.
Ornamentation:

Ensemble Components

Chiton/Tunic
Palla
belt or cording

sandals
jewelry
Stola

Accessories

“Roman” sandals are still sold today and work for starter garb.
Belts can range from ropes to modern fashion chain belts.

Many examples of roman jewelry are not complex and can be made easily. There are some styles that look very similar to modern costume jewelry.

Source/Links

https://titarufiaprisca.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/on-making-roman-clothing/

http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/ancient-greek-dress-chiton.htm

https://titarufiaprisca.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/on-making-roman-clothing/

https://vestificasericata.wordpress.com/documentation/

https://www.getting-my-medieval-on.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/romanwomensgarb-arriamarina.pdf

https://romanasum.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/intro-to-roman-clothing4.pdf

https://www.getting-my-medieval-on.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/romanwomensgarb-arriamarina.pdf

Version	2
date	3/6/2021
Source of Period Pic	The Charioteer of Delphi, 470s B.C. Bronze. Delphi Museum, Greece.
Model	Iulia Kaloetina Eirenikina 082413-09
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Female, Full Entry

27 CE Female Roman Chiton and Palla

January 27, 2021December 8, 2021 deveretallier

Title	27 CE Female Roman Chiton and Palla
Entry #	GGB2021.0001
Alternate Names	Chiton, Palla
Year	270CE
Time range	27 – 400 CE
Era	Roman Empire
Gender	Female
region	Europe
Countries/cultures	Europe
Maker	Anna Plentyn
Difficulty	1
Confidence	Image Examples

Intro:

This consists of one piece or two pieces of fabric sewn at the sides and tacked at the top to form the tunic like chiton and a piece of fabric wrapped around as the palla. These are great beginner garb for hot weather

Description:

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- Most lower class garments in roman times were wool, but finding the right weights and weaves of wool now is hard.
- Upper classes would have some silks.
Ornamentation:

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- Avoid polyester, polyester blends.
- Cottons can work.
- Linens are good.
- Very light and fine wools may be very accurate, but harder to find.
Ornamentation:

Ensemble Components

Chiton
Palla
belt

sandals
jewelry

Accessories

“Roman” sandals are still sold today and work for starter garb.
Belts can range from ropes to modern fashion chain belts.

Many examples of roman jewelry are not complex and can be made easily. There are some styles that look very similar to modern costume jewelry.

Source/Links

https://titarufiaprisca.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/on-making-roman-clothing/

http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/ancient-greek-dress-chiton.htm

https://titarufiaprisca.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/on-making-roman-clothing/

https://vestificasericata.wordpress.com/documentation/

https://www.getting-my-medieval-on.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/romanwomensgarb-arriamarina.pdf

https://romanasum.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/intro-to-roman-clothing4.pdf

https://www.getting-my-medieval-on.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/romanwomensgarb-arriamarina.pdf

Version	2
date	3/6/2021
Source of Period Pic	Statue of Livia Drusilla wearing a stola and palla
Model	Anna Plentyn 031113-13
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Basic Entry, Female

100 CE Female Roman Tunica and Stola

January 27, 2021December 7, 2021 deveretallier

Title	100 CE Female Roman Tunica and Stola
Entry #	GGB2021.0003
Alternate Names	Tunic or wrongly called a toga
Year	100CE
Time range	27 – 400 CE
Era	Roman Empire
Gender	Female
region	Europe
Countries/cultures	Europe
Maker	Fionnghuala inghean Fhearghuis
Difficulty	1
Confidence	Image Examples

Intro:

Very simple tunic like dress worn with fabric draped and pinned at the shoulders, belted at the waist

Description:

Women of all classes would have worn the basic tunic dress but women of higher classes would add an additional layer of the stola pinned over the tunic. In the example here, the white fabric is the tunic and the purple is the stola. This would have been in addition to a Palla or long wrap that could be draped in a number of ways.

In addition there are many options for jewelry and footwear that works for roman garb. There are even modern costume jewelry and modern sandals that can be found that stylistically work for roman accessories.

Beware of information about making “togas” for the college toga parties.

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- Most lower class garments in roman times were wool, but finding the right weights and weaves of wool now is hard.
- Upper classes would have some silks.
Ornamentation:

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- Avoid polyester, polyester blends.
- Cottons can work.
- Linens are good.
- Very light and fine wools may be very accurate, but harder to find.
Ornamentation:

Ensemble Components

Chiton
Palla
belt

sandals
jewelry
Stola

Accessories

“Roman” sandals are still sold today and work for starter garb.
Belts can range from ropes to modern fashion chain belts.

Many examples of roman jewelry are not complex and can be made easily. There are some styles that look very similar to modern costume jewelry.

Source/Links

https://titarufiaprisca.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/on-making-roman-clothing/

http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/ancient-greek-dress-chiton.htm

https://titarufiaprisca.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/on-making-roman-clothing/

https://vestificasericata.wordpress.com/documentation/

https://www.getting-my-medieval-on.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/romanwomensgarb-arriamarina.pdf

https://romanasum.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/intro-to-roman-clothing4.pdf

https://www.getting-my-medieval-on.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/romanwomensgarb-arriamarina.pdf

Version	2
date	3/6/2021
Source of Period Pic	Statue of Livia Drusilla wearing a stola and palla
Model	Fionnghuala inghean Fhearghuis 091413-11
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Female, Full Entry

500 CE Female Byzantine Tunica and Delmatica

January 23, 2021December 7, 2021 deveretallier

Title	500 CE Female Byzantine Tunica and Delmatica
Entry #	GGB2021.0004
Alternate Names	Female byzantine court dress
Year	500 CE
Time range	500-700 CE
Era	Early medieval
Gender	Female
region	Eastern Europe, middle east
Countries/cultures	Byzantine
Maker	Konstantia Kaloethina
Difficulty	2
Confidence	Image Examples

Intro:

Court garb, multi layered and richly decorated garment consisting of layers of dresses and robes as well as a decorated collar.

Description:

Essentially wide sleeved tunics and robes, made from rich fabrics and decorated with embroidered embellishments.

Multiple layers of rich garments would show the wealth of the individual. Fabrics were lighter and finer in weave, assuming to be linens and silks.

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- Fine fabrics
- linens
- silks
- solid colors embellished with embroidered decorations or appliqued shames rather than designs that were woven in
Ornamentation:

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- cottons
- linen blends
- some fine poly’s for silk effects, but the poly blends have many drawbacks,
Ornamentation:

Ensemble Components

outer wide sleeved robe
under tunics of various colors

shoes or slippers

Accessories

worn with roman inspired cloak called a chlamys

various hats

Source/Links

Version	2
date	3/6/2021
Source of Period Pic	Petar Milošević photo of Theodora (San Vitale) Ravenna, Italy
Model	Konstantia Kaloethina 032313-5
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Full Entry, Male

600 CE Norse Klappenrock over Tunic

January 22, 2021December 7, 2021 deveretallier

Title	600 CE Norse Klappenrock over Tunic
Entry #	GGB2021.0005
Alternate Names	Klappenrock, warriors coat, Viking coat
Year	600 CE
Time range	600 – 900 CE
Era	Early medieval
Gender	Male
region	Northern Europe
Countries/cultures	Norse, Viking
Maker	Vincent De Vere, Kristine nic Tallieur
Difficulty	2
Confidence	Image examples/ fragmentary evidence

Intro:

A tunic and an outer layer coat associated with Norse cultures. The front panels cross over each other and the coat is held closed with a belt. Often trimmed with tablet woven trim and possibly fur.

Description:

Wool coat lined with linen decorated with a tablet woven band. The coat is shown over a Bocksten style tunic and under tunic. Often associated with fragments found in Haithabu

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- Wool 2/2 twill
- cross twill
- diamond twill
- herringbone twill
- wool that could be lined with will or linen.
Ornamentation:
- Tablet woven trim in wool, linen, or silk. Possibly brocaded with metal.
- Embroidery

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- Wool blends
- linen blends
Ornamentation:
- Appropriately patterned commercially woven trim
- Inkle-woven Trim
- Tablet woven trim
- Cotton or poly thread

Ensemble Components

Birka style coat
Bocksten cut tunic
Bocksten cut under tunic

Pants
Shoes

Accessories

Belt
pouch

Simple Hat
leg wraps

Source/Links

https://sites.google.com/site/archoevidence/home/viking-clothing-guides

Version	2
date	2/21/2021
Source of Period Pic	Sutton Hoo Helm decoration, British museum
Model
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Full Entry, Male

800 CE Male Anglo Saxon Tunic

January 20, 2021January 2, 2022 deveretallier

Title	800 CE Male Anglo Saxon Tunic
Entry #	GGB2021.0007
Alternate Names	tunic, over tunic
Year	800 CE
Time range	500-900 CE
Era	Early Medieval
Gender	Male
region	Western Europe
Countries/cultures	England
Maker	Richard of Wolfwood
Difficulty	1
Confidence	Image Example

Intro:

A tunic style outfit with accessories common to many early or pre medieval cultures. Under tunic, over tunic, pants with leg wraps, turn shoes and a mantled hood

Description:

Few representations survive of early garments and many fewer extant examples, however what does survive would support much of what is shown here.

The fabric shows woven in patterns that existed across Western Europe in the centuries before 1000 CE. The basic style of layers of tunics and pants continued from before the centuries of the Roman influence to the age of Norman England.

A base layer of a linen under tunic may have been worn below the long sleeved wool tunic and the wool outer tunic. This example was made from Linen for use during warm summer events.

The pants made from striped linen cloth would have been wool in period. The leg wraps are made from strips of wool fabric but are often woven as narrow bands. These are also know and winingas. The shoes are an early style of turn shoe.

The hood has a wide mantle and is made from light wool. The amber would have been a common item traded from Eastern Europe.

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- linen
- wool
Ornamentation:
- Embroidery
- Tablet woven bands

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- cotton
- cotton-linen
- linen-rayon
- wool blends
Ornamentation:

Ensemble Components

Under tunic
Over Tunic

Pants
Hood

Accessories

Belt
Leg Wraps

Pouch
Turn Shoes

Source/Links

https://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/viktunic.html

Version	2
date	3/5/2021
Source of Period Pic	Originally from MS 183, f.1v at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Model	Richard Jones 020213-19
Photographer	Vincent De Vere

Female, Full Entry

800 CE Female Byzantine Delmatikion

January 20, 2021December 7, 2021 deveretallier

Title	800 CE Female Byzantine Delmatikion
Entry #	GGB2021.0006
Alternate Names	Female byzantine court dress
Year	800 CE
Time range	700-1083 CE
Era	Early medieval
Gender	Female
region	Eastern Europe, middle east
Countries/cultures	Byzantine
Maker	Diana Tantini
Difficulty	2
Confidence	Image Examples

Intro:

Court garb, multi layered and richly decorated garment consisting of layers of dresses and robes as well as a decorated collar.

Description:

Essentially wide sleeved tunics and robes, made from rich fabrics and decorated with embroidered embellishments.

Multiple layers of rich garments would show the wealth of the individual. Fabrics were lighter and finer in weave, assuming to be linens and silks.

Inspiration Images

Common Materials

Fabrics:
- Fine fabrics
- linens
- silks
- solid colors embellished with embroidered decorations or appliqued shames rather than designs that were woven in
Ornamentation:

Effective Substitutions

Fabrics:
- cottons
- linen blends
- some fine poly’s for silk effects, but the poly blends have many drawbacks,
Ornamentation:

Ensemble Components

outer wide sleeved robe
under tunics of various colors

shoes or slippers

Accessories

worn with roman inspired cloak called a chlamys

various hats

Source/Links

Version	2
date	3/6/2021
Source of Period Pic	Petar Milošević photo of Theodora (San Vitale) Ravenna, Italy
Model	Diane Wilson 020213-21
Photographer	Vincent De Vere