Clothes of the Common People In Elizabethan and Early Stuart England
Volume 16: Mens' Legwear part 2
Introduction
This volume completes the examination of the evidence for breeches and cover reconstructed patterns for all forms of male legwear except “stockings” which are covered in Volume 18 and Drawers and other Overbreeches covered in Volume 17.
Contents:
| Chapter | Title | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: The Evidence | ||
| Breeches Construction and Decoration | 3 | |
| Linings | 4 | |
| Ornamentation | 4 | |
| Breeches Styles: | 8 | |
| Above the Knee | 9 | |
| Baggy Breeches | 13 | |
| Later Tapering Breeches | 18 | |
| Open Leg | 20 | |
| Trousers | 21 | |
| Side and Waist Fastenings | 22 | |
| Surviving Garments | 23 | |
| Breeches pockets | 25 | |
| Part 2: Reconstruction | ||
| Reconstructing Replica Male Legwear | 29 | |
| Attaching Breeches to Doublets with points | 31 | |
| Men in Tights | 32 | |
| Chav Breeches | 34 | |
| Slops and Open legged breeches | 37 | |
| Uncommon French Hose | 40 | |
| Round Hose | 43 | |
| Deflater Hose | 45 | |
| Venetians | 48 | |
| Above the Knee | 50 | |
| Baggy Breeches | 53 | |
| Simple Breeches | 55 | |
| Tapering Breeches | 58 |
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