Kikko Braid on the Marudai
A traditional Japanese kikko, or tortoise shell, pattern braided on the marudai.
10th Cent. Saxon/Norman Outfit
4 layer outfit for a noble lady of the Saxon/Norman era, including chemise, kirtle, surcoat, and accessories of embroidered veil and woven belt.
Blackwork Embroidery piece
The piece I have been working on is the Polychrome counted thread embroidery from the Jane Bostocke sampler, year 1598. I chose one portion of the sampler to work on.
11th Century Naalbind Accessories
Recreations of two extant 11th century accessories, the cap of St. Symeon from Trier, Germany in York stitch and mittens from a grave find in Eura, Finland in Oslo stitch.
Queen’s Horse Barding
Horse Barding fit for a Queen.
Apothecary in Minutiae
This is an examination into the Apothecary of the medieval period.
Newbie’s First Candles and Tapers
Inaugural entry into an Arts and Sciences competition, submitting 7th Century European Beeswax Candles and Liturgical Tapers
A Mid-16th Century Florentine Woman’s Outfit
This is a gown made in the style of the Florentine Renaissance taken from a portrait of Isabella di Cosimo de Medici painted circa 1555.
What the Norse Greenlanders Ate 2020
The purpose of this paper is to list the type of food available by Norse settlers of medieval Greenland, exploring the food mentioned in the Greenland sagas, remains found in archeological digs, trace analysis of bones and what food was available to be eaten.
Mary Rose Purser’s Chest
This is a full-sized replica of the Purser’s Chest found aboard the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s favorite warship, sunk in battle in 1545. Since the wreck’s discovery and salvage, she has proved to be a treasure trove of Henrician artifacts.