And that is the same color as my velvet. I wonder if I could find some gold silk satin to do guards? It wouldn't be the same as the embroidery, but I do not have the patience or skills for that much embroidery. Applique, maybe? Branching vines? Hmmm. Speculative noises.
That is super interesting! Especially the bits about all the female acting sheriffs in Denmark. If you scroll down to Ermegaard Andersdatter Bille, it looks like she's wearing a morion with her hair down and/or a veil. Interesting!
Re: SCARY HABSBURG HAIR
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And that is the same color as my velvet. I wonder if I could find some gold silk satin to do guards? It wouldn't be the same as the embroidery, but I do not have the patience or skills for that much embroidery. Applique, maybe? Branching vines? Hmmm. Speculative noises.
And as a side note, this is interesting:
http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/womeninpower/Womeninpower1540.htm
That is super interesting! Especially the bits about all the female acting sheriffs in Denmark. If you scroll down to Ermegaard Andersdatter Bille, it looks like she's wearing a morion with her hair down and/or a veil. Interesting!