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MODERN VERSION OF A MEDIEVAL QUILTED GAMBESON

MODERN VERSION OF A MEDIEVAL QUILTED GAMBESON

At the Maiden’s event (SCA) in Champaign, IL a “knight” was gracious enough to talk to me about his quilted gambeson. He even allowed me to take a couple photos. This is a modern version of a medieval quilted gambeson. Thinking about making your own medieval quilted gambeson? The knight did his own research of what was used and how to do this project. He stated that it is mostly hand done and took him about 2 years to complete….

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QUILTED CLOTHING IN THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM

QUILTED CLOTHING IN THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM

 The quilted clothing in the Victoria & Albert Museum collection in London, England has a wealth of historical items. Yes, there are more modern items than the three items here that pertain to the 1700’s women’s clothing. Petticoats: According to the information on this petticoat that is currently in storage, it was made in Great Britain between 1740-1770. It is made of silk, wool, and linen.   Petticoats were a normal part of woman’s clothing during at least the 18th century in Europe and…

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