Ever wondered what Tudor people wore, how their status affected what they could put on, and how clothing changed throughout the Tudor period? Join Siobhan Clarke as she takes us on a journey through time to see what was in fashion!
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Siobhan Clarke – Dress, Dazzle & Display – Expert Talk
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The Bacton Altar Cloth – The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I
You might remember that back in 2016 Historic Royal Palaces identified the Bacton Altar Cloth as a piece of fabric from the dress worn by Elizabeth I in her famous Rainbow Portrait. Well, this piece of fabric is now going on display at Hampton Court Palace. Here are the details…
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Bacton Altar Cloth to go on display
A few months ago I highlighted the news about the Bacton Altar Cloth, which is believed to have been cut from a gown once worn by Queen Elizabeth I. Well, it’s been back in the news because experts have concluded that “all the evidence points to it having once been a skirt worn by the Tudor queen, making it the only known survivor of her famously lavish wardrobe”. It is thought that it could be the skirt that matches the bodice worn by Elizabeth I in the Rainbow Portrait.
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The Bacton Altar Cloth
Claire talks about the Bacton Altar Cloth, a piece of fabric thought to have been cut from a gown belonging to Elizabeth I and presented to the church by Blanche Parry.
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