Centuries-Sewing Historical Costumes and Clothing

Green Working Class Kirtle

The Allegory of Water
Section from The Allegory of Water – Francesco Bassano

Green Kirtle

Status: Finished
Dress Diary: Green Working Class Kirtle

Inspired by many paintings of the “working class” women in the 16th century, other costumers, and the need to stay cool and comfortable in very hot weather.

Links and References:

Festive Attyre: Italian Working Class Dress Images

Wikimedia: Fete at Bermondsey c 1569

Peronel’s:  The Yellow Kirtle


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Working Class Kirtle 1