Getting Dressed
The kirtle was worn over a loose, white, linen smock (chemise/slip/body linen) and under the over robe. The kirtle served as a supportive, fitted garment that could be worn without the overgarment in non-formal settings and is depicted in art from 1435-1491. There is little variation in the silhoutte of the kirtle in this period of time.
Blue Wool Kirtle
A blue, wool kirtle inspired by pictures such as "Mary Magdalene" in Braque Family Triptych and by detail by Hugo van der Goes. Note that there is no seam at the waist. Constructed of wool, lined fully in medium weight linen, metal lacing rings up center front and butter-yellow brocade sleeves pin to garment. Made in February 2003.
Kirtles with attached skirts
The following kirtles are inspired by pictures such as "Deposition" by Rogier van der Weyden (1435), "Calvary" by van dr Goes (1468) and "Passion"-altar piece by Hans Memling (1491). Constructed of blue linen, fully lined, hand-worked eyelets up center front and sleeves that pin to garment. Completed in January, 2003.
Blue Linen Kirtle
Toddler in Red Linen Kirtle
This red, linen kirtle is being worn by a toddler. This was made to be adjustable and to fit from sizes 18 months to barely 3 yrs with use of deep seams and deep hem. Pictures of 2-1/2 yr old. Constructed June, 2005.(6)
