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Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Faded Reds


Another gown worn by Daphne Slater as Mary I in "Elizabeth R". The cut is similar to the previous coronation gown but the colours are far brighter adn more cheerful. The faded and the dark red fabric is velvet whereas the sleeves are made from of damask with golden emblems on a dark (purple?) background - notice that the dark fabric is replaced by the same faded red at the very edge of the sleeves. The same damask fabric has been used for the petticoat. The white linen shirt underneath peaks out as half-circles at the sleeves and at the thin neckline. The waistline is highlighted by two strings of white peals that continues all the way down to the hem of the gown.
The large pendant is definitely a symbol of wealth with its large diamond surrounded by a golden circle and a large drop-pearl.

Monday, 25 March 2013

Royal Mary


Daphne Slater portrays Mary 1 in "Elizabeth R" and here we see the Queen in all her glory. She is wearing a heavy ermine robe of red velvet and golden embroideries (you can just spot them to the right in the picture).The main fabric is either black or another dark colour - perhaps royal purple? The petticoat is made of golden embroideries on a black background. The dress is decorated with  a "belt" around her waist in gold and precious stones. But the main focus is the huge brooch at the top of the bodice. It appears to be gold with a gemstone in the middle and a pearl hanging beneath it. This particular gown is a high necked Tudor dress which simply means that the bodice closes at the neck instead of the square low-cut bodice often seen in other portraits. At the neck, she is wearing a ruff and another necklace underneath it. The hand that is barely in clear view reveals a sleeve that ends with laces with golden embroideries to connect the sleeve with the white lace.

This dress is inspired by one of the most famous portraits of Mary 1 and is almost a true replica of it.