Jane and Ninya put the finishing touches to head linen for a perfect picture at a photoshoot for 'The Typical Tudor'
Ninya arranges the collar on a striped canvas doublet to pin a shaped linen band to it at a photoshoot for The Typical Tudor
Jane’s plaits were secured with a hair lacing kit and Ninya’s kerchief was arranged as recommended in The Tudor Tailor’s head linen pattern
White linen panel dated 1590-1620 (CTLOAN 3/35) embroidered in black silk and white linen thread with a pattern of peapods, tendrils and leaves (image: Nottingham City Museums & Galleries)
The striped doublet features a lacing band with eyelets for points which tie it to the Venetian breeches (which are also available to buy)
The women’s head linen pattern provides tips and tricks for choosing materials, sizing and constructing the components for styles worn between 1485 and 1603
White satin panel dated 1600-1650 with raised embroidery in coloured silks, gold and silver threads (CTLOAN 3/18) depicting dolphins and salamanders which was probably part of a book-cover (image: Nottingham City Museums & Galleries)