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14th Century Silk Backlaced Gown
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Price:: From $199.95 to $269.95
Product Options
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- Based on contemporary artwork
- No visible machine stitching with the exception of lacing holes
- Made in 100% Raw Silk - Also available in Linen
- Available in a medieval palette of jewel tones
- Also available made to order in Wool for $249.95
- All interior seams enclosed or finished
- Back laced closure allows for near perfect fit
- Comes in five sizes to accommodate most body types
- Size 6 available as a custom order for $269.95, See our Fabric Selection page for available colors
- Colors: Black, Green, Blue, Red, and Purple
- Price: $199.95
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About our Back-laced Gown
In the 14th century clothing moved away from simple variants of the tunic towards sleek, elegant lines that emphasized the human form. The basic woman's gown of this era is elegant simplicity, naturally following the contours of the body, with a wide neckline - the height of 1300s daring! Our gown is based on contemporary artwork. We have retained all of the classic elements of the historical design: fitted sleeves extending down unto the hand, full skirts, and a wide, rounded neckline. The skirts run long with a small train so that you can wear them in the authentic fashion of the nobility - trailing along the ground - or you can hem it to your desired length. As was done in the 14th century, this gown can be worn alone, over an underdress or chemise or beneath a sideless surcoat or houpelande.
Since ladies are rarely depicted from behind in illuminations, the exact closure method for these gowns is unknown. We have chosen to use a simple, back-lacing method that was common in both earlier and later centuries. A range of fit is given for each size because the lacings and placket in the back start at the top and extend to below the hip, providing flexibility within each size as well a near perfect fit to each individual within that size range. The placket is designed so that, no matter how tight or how loose the dress is laced, you are always completely covered. Our gowns are available in both linen - the ubiquitous fabric of medieval Europe - and raw silk for the lady of high fashion.
Photo Gallery
Our Lady wears a Purple Silk Backlaced Gown with Tippets, Decorated Belt, Barbette and Oval Linen Veil. Our Lord is wearing a Purple/ Black Silk Cotte with Red Silk Chauses, Silk Hood, Ribbon Garters, Ankle Boots, Decorated Belt and Kidney Pouch. *Please note the Silk Hood shown here has been customized
The 14th Century Gown in Green Raw Silk, with a detail of the sleeve
Our Lady wears a Silk Gown in Blue, and our Lord wears a Silk Cotte in Blue with a 14th Century Shirt, Linen Chauses, Ankle Boots, Decorated Belt
Colors and Fabrics
Note: Due to the difficulty of representing colors accurately on a variety of monitors we've included color descriptions along with our swatches. Please use both when deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Wool, Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate.
Raw Silk Colors: Red, Black, Green, Blue, and Purple and Black
Red -a slightly darker brick red
Green -a deep but intense forest green
Blue -a brilliant bright blue
Purple -a brilliant deep purple
Size Chart
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Bust Measurement
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Waist Measurement
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| 2
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32-36" / 81-91cm
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26-30" / 66-76cm
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| 3
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36-40" / 91-102cm
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32-36" / 81- 91cm
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| 4
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44-48" / 112-121cm
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38-42" / 96-106cm
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| 5
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48-52" / 122-132cm
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44-48" / 112-121cm
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| 6
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52-56" / 132- 142cm
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48-52" / 122-132cm
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Note: In our women's clothes we've abandoned 'standard', modern sizing because it is far from standard, and tends to cause more confusion than provide accurate information. So, please judge your size by your chest and waist measurements. We do not give hip measurements because the gown flares dramatically at the hip and is so generously sized there that fit is not an issue at that point. A range of fit is given for each size because the lacings and placket in the back start at the top and extend to below the hip providing flexibility within each size as well as a near perfect fit to each individual within that size range. The gowns run long with a small train so that you can wear them in the authentic fashion of the period - trailing along the ground or hem it to your desired length.
Size 6 is available as a custom order only. Current color options can vary so please see our Fabric Selection page to find out our fabric availability. The custom order price for size 6 is $269.95.
Our Design
Historical Inspirations
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| Drawing after a detail of the “Book of Hours for Franciscan Use” circa late 14th century in The Bibliotheque National, Paris, France
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Drawing after the Hours of Milan circa 1380
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Drawing after the effigy of Lady Burton circa 1382 in The Little Casterton Church,Rutlandshire, England
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| Drawing after the Tacuinum Sanitatis
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Drawing after The Viconti Hours circa 1390 in The National Library, Florence , Italy
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Price:: From $199.95 to $269.95
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