14th century Lanterns
A set of copper lanterns, modelled on the 14th century example in the Museum of London. We needed more lights around the camp – ideally, with some protection from wind. We had one old medieval lantern, made by a former…
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16th century Chandelier
A suspended chandelier of oil lamps, to light our 16th century German tent. As my husband and I lay in our comfortable rope bed, looking up at the luscious red tent lining, we agreed that what we really needed was…
1520s German Teal Rock
An early 16th century middle class German woman’s gown with slashed sleeves, inspired by a Barthel Beham woodcut. I needed another middle class Rock to replace those on my wardrobe which were all too small. I missed my previous blue…
1530s Smocked German Schurzfleck
A simple smocked apron in white linen, as worn by women in early 16th century Germany. I made my first dress apron to provide some variety in my early 16th century middle class clothing – a simple addition which changes…
1506 German Grey Brocade Rock
An early 16th century German noblewoman’s gown, based on the Altarpiece of the Three Kings, by Hans Baldung Grien. I first saw this painting on my trip to Germany in 1996 and loved it – the dark grey brocade with…
1520s German Grey Linen Rock
Yet another early 16th century middle class German woman’s gown, in grey with black guarding. With much of my early 16th century German wardrobe now a bit too small, it was time to make a new Rock or two. Having…
1520s Red Wool Vest-style Goller
A vest-style Goller in red wool, suitable for a middle class early 16th century German women Although I loved my red wool capelet-style Goller, I found it did not work well cooking over the fire – too prone to falling…
1510s Embroidered German Hemden
Some examples of an early 16th century Hemd (smock, chemise), with a trapezoidal neck and embroidered front band, suitable for a middle class German woman. I made my first version of this style in 2000 and have since made several…
Medieval Puppets
A troupe of hand puppets, in medieval style for playing our ‘motions’ at events. I grew up watching family puppet shows and had wanted to play with medieval puppets for many years. Whenever we visited as children, my Austrian grandfather…
1520s Red Wool Waffenrock
An early 16th century Waffenrock (surcoat) in red and white wool, inspired by a Holbein painting. I made this as part of a group effort to get a nice outfit together for my friend Aongus on short notice. Although this…