[Regia-NA] Mantle question

[Hrolf Douglasson]

my mantle is made from fine wool and lined in even finer wool.
Not sheep skin. I would suggest that that's your problem.
when Gail did a talk for us she was of the opinion that they were more like
cardigans..extra warmth for inside on cold days than cloaks made to protect
you from the worst of the elements.
when I'm cooking and don't want it dangling I belt it into the waist.
vara
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jan Ward" <hawksbluff@yahoo.com>
To: <list-regia-na@lig.net>
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 3:59 PM
Subject: [Regia-NA] Mantle question


> I made a mantle to wear for SCA, using the description
> in Gale Owen-Crocker's book (Oval, longer in back).
> I used a keyhole neckline, so it would fit closer
> around my neck, and I lined it with fake sheepskin
> fleece. It's a tan wool, in a plain weave.
> Will this pass for Regia use? Where do I send pictures
> of my stuff to have it checked for authenticity?
> Also, the mantle, being longer (and thus heavier)in
> back tends to slip back until the bottom of the
> keyhole opening is pressing against my throat. It
> seems to me that this would have been a problem in
> period, too. Even pinning it to the dress in front
> would not keep it in place, it would just pull the
> dress up also. How did they manage?
> Edwinna
>
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