Thursday, November 10, 2011

Spanish Noble Bust Statues




Recently I was able to acquire a pair of items that is at least Renaissance like and I want to share them with you. In the past I had two bust statues of a Spanish man and woman, in renaissance attire. These I lost in a move and became someone else’s property, not a big deal at the time. There was no room to store them or display them in the next place I was living, so I just accounted the loss and moved on. A few days earlier I acquired two free terra cotta pillars that have a gryphon sculpted elaborately each base. I wasn’t sure at the time what I was going to put on them or store them for that matter. Though I just somehow know they would be used for sure. Then it hit me to find by Spanish Lord and Lady Busts and display them properly upon the pillars. Though eventually I knew I wanted to buy a new pair to replace the ones I lost. Luckily I found the same exact two in excellent condition on eBay. I believe it is at the same price I bought the previous ones.

The lord aptly named Ferdinand, is a conquistador and has the armored helmet with plume, fancy doublet and collar to match his elaborate decorated helm. The lady appropriately named Isabella wears a ladies doublet with a wide starched ruff, long hair plaited and on top of her head with an elaborate heraldic pin, they are quite the awesome accent.

My goal is to put them on respective pillars on either corner of my kitchen window. I also have to display my Tudor ladies tapestry to display in my living room but have not gotten wall hardware and rod to get this done, though it is a goal. If the window wasn’t there I would put the tapestry on that wall near the pillars but I only have so much room. Guess you can’t get it they way you want it all the time. Though I will be happy when we can get a larger place, then I can display the décor in a much better manner. Until then just have to be creative in my choices of location of my things.

Hope you enjoyed my little statuary musing, will let you all know and post pictures of the gown when she is all done with the accessories.

Till then,

Maureen
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Tudor Q and A

What is a Tudorosity?

A mashed combination of the words Tudor and Curiosity to create the word Tudorosity. Tudorosities is the plural form and the deffinition is as follows.

Tudorosity- an desire to learn or know anything about the Tudor dynasty associated with years 1405 through 1603.

Most people ask my why I make the Tudor garb ?

I find the clothing of this era not only beautiful but also challenging to sew. There is much more care and purpose put into making garments and wearing garments in the Tudor Era. I love the look of Tudor so much I wanted to explore the way clothes were made back then and the subtle changes in fashion and styles of time.

How did you get started in this interesting hobby?

I started with art first, I love to draw, paint, and sculpt all the traditional fine arts. So being able to draw helps me visualize the looks I want to create in my garb. History has always been a huge interest of mine and I've had a knack for sewing since I was 7 years old. It all started with doll clothes and I learned cross stitch embroidery from my grandmother when I was little. I am self taught sewer, crochet, knitting, embroidery and tatting. My methods are learned from books mainly and there is still so much more to learn.

What is my favorite outfit and why?

It would be like picking a favorite out of one of my future children, its impossible. I love all my gown creations and really like the distinct differences in all the styles clothing I make for the Tudor Era.

Do you make the whole outfit including hat, shoes, and undergarments?

I do have a goal of making a complete Tudor from the skin out. As of right now I make 90% of my gowns and accessories. The shoes and stockings, are bought online and the petticoats are a close reproduction but not made by me. .

How long does it take to make a gown?

It all depends on the type of gown. The making relies on the time period and class of the design. Generally if I work on it 8 hours a day on a sewing machine it will take 3 days to get the basics and another 5 days to do finish hand-sewing details and beading. So a week to a week and a half if working on it steady for that amount of time. I work a full-time job so it does take longer than a week to complete. I put over 40-100 hours per outfit depending on its complexity, its like its own full time job of sorts.

Do you make renaissance clothing for sale or custom orders?

No, due to new employment and changes in my lifestyle. Unfortunately, I have no time to support sewing for others. Though I recommend sewing lessons for those adventurous few. There are many fine folks who make and sell historical clothing. I suggest guidance with sew from many fine historical enthusiastic costumers out on the internet.

How long have you been making these elaborate costumes?

I have been in the Society of Creative Anachronism coming up on my 18th year. Active since 2004 working at demonstrations and volunteering when I could between working and other life's distractions. I really concentrated on Tudor sewing in 2007 and worked with patterns to learn proper fabrics, techniques, fit, and silhouette. I really enjoy the eras transition from a medieval form fitting layered cotterdie to the boned Tudor kirtle and then to structured Elizabethan clothing.

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