The Tudor Child: clothing and culture 1485 to 1625 Tudor_clothing Stamping or 'printing' fabrics was

Stamping or 'printing' fabrics was a popular technique used in the 16th century in which metal tools were heated and then pressed into fabrics

undyed colour of the fleece

End of card piece - generous two yards with slight discolouration

The skirt is pleated to the waist at front and back

It was also commonly bequeathed for gowns for the poor (men and women) by testators in wills of the early to mid 16th century

The Tudor Child: clothing and culture 1485 to 1625 Tudor_clothing Stamping or 'printing' fabrics wasWritten by Jane Huggett and Ninya Mikhaila; edited by Jane Malcolm Davies. 160 full colour pages 40 patterns with comprehensive step by step making instructions Instructions for knitted items, including a waistcoat, petticoat, stockings, caps and mittens Over 65 historical illustrations Detailed line drawings and diagrams by Michael Perry Photographs showing finished reconstructed garments worn by real children Paperback 9in x 11in (20. 5cm x 28cm)