1520s German Steuchlein
The most common headwear for early 16th century German women of most classes, with the bulge at the back of head creating a distinctive profile. The basic structure can be worn with many types of wraps over the top, creating…
Robyn Spencer
Renaissance Apothecary Jars
A set of renaissance-style apothecary jars – used as medieval containers for modern sunscreen. These jars were an amusing conceit – making small renaissance-style apothecary jars to hold sunscreen for use at medieval events. I have always loved the beautifully…
Medieval Money Purse
A simple drawstring purse with fingerloop drawstrings, of a style in use throughout the middle ages to hold coins and small objects. A group of us were making a surprise gift for my friend Hugh, and I was asked to…
14th century Penner
My first attempt at leather casework – a medieval penner with tooled heraldic design. Cases made of stiff leather were common in the middle ages and renaissance for holding, protecting and carrying all kinds of items, from pens to crowns.…
16th century Spice Box
A travelling spice box with compartments, based on the drawing in Scappi’s Opera from 1570. Medieval cooking uses a lot of different spices, and I wanted an efficient (and historically accurate) way to store and carry these for use when…
Lochac Livery Collars II
Another set of SCA peerage collars, this time in colour. I had already designed a set of Lochac Livery Collars for use by the peers in fealty within the SCA Kingdom of Lochac. In 2015, the SCA created a new…
1490s Italian Reta
A late 15th century headdress for a noble Italian lady. I made this for my friend Isabella, to go with her new late 15th century Italian gown. The challenge here was to find a suitable headdress that would work with…
Medieval Puppet Booth
A travelling puppet theatre, based on medieval examples. Quick to set up and take down and just large enough for two players. I grew up watching puppet shows and had wanted to play with medieval puppets for many years. Whenever…
1460s Burgundian Hennin
A mid 15th century hennin for a noble Burgundian woman. I made this for Olivia as part of the Largesse project – a skills exchange. The hat was a surprise for the recipient, but I checked with her friends to…
Cloak for the Order of the Laurel
Regalia for the Order of the Laurel in the SCA Kingdom of Lochac. Following the success of the Pelican Cloak project, a competition was held in mid 2012 to design the Lochac Laurel Cloak. I won the competition with a…