Palazzo Vecchio: Elenora di Toledo
*Nov. 9 2008 visit
I promised photos of our audience with an enactment actor playing the Duchess Elenora di Toledo back in December so here are a few from that event:
Elenora explains how she is wearing a hoop skirt but that it is done for theatrical reasons and probably was not worn under this style gown.
She then shows off her chopines which are a type of shoe.
And then offers another pair to the audience to try out.
Any takers?
Yep, indeed someone is willing to try them on and walk even.
Hi Laurie,
Wonderful pics of your trip and the conference. Regarding the wearing of the hoopskirt/farthingale did they mention what was worn under the skirts?? Did they just wear petticoats or was the shape of the dresses dictated by just the cartridge pleating in the skirts?? If possible at the next faire would love to chat to you about your trip and the clothes etc. Your remake of the Pisa dress is exquisite!