Finished garment - Violet wool round gown as featured in The Typical Tudor

• Finished garment
• Tudor Tailor exclusive

Tudor style round gown made for The Typical Tudor book and suitable for a middling or gentle woman from 1500 to the 1520s

Made of violet woollen 2/2 twill fabric lined with red linen. All finishing is by hand and there is no visible machine stitching on the inside or outside. The bodies fasten at the front with pairs of handwoven 100 per cent silk satin ribbons. The silk ribbons continue all the way down the skirt opening and are also used to lace the sleeve openings under the cuffs. The gown is guarded at the hem with black velvet which is also used for the sleeve cuffs. The gown on the model is worn over a side-lacing kirtle which is not included.

Worn only for a photoshoot and a small number of indoor markets the gown is in excellent condition. 

Black kirtle and headwear are not included.

Measurements:

Waist 31 1/2in-33 1/2in (80cm-85cm) - designed to be laced with a 2in-4in gap

Bust 36in-38in (91.5cm-96.5cm) - designed to be laced with a 2in-4in gap

Skirt length from waist to hem 42 1/2in (108cm)

Originally made for a 5' 5" tall woman and the skirt subsequently lengthened to fit the 5' 7" tall model

We regret that we cannot offer returns or refunds on costumes. Returns on items such as these are not very practical, particularly if shipping internationally where customs duties might be involved. Therefore, please check all measurements (both yours and those of the costume!) carefully. If you have any questions about the garments or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.