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Courtly Portrait of a Lady, Lucas Cranach the Elder (1530)
Courtly Portrait of a Lady, Lucas Cranach the Elder (1530)
A Cranach portrait showing a red split brim hat and goldhaube, currently in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nuremburg. This painting was originally Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist.. The head of John the Baptist was depicted on the lower section of the panel. This section was sawn off because it was felt to be too repulsive.
Test for size
Test for size
I cut out all the (Medium) pattern pieces in leftover green wool to verify sizing.
Test for size FAIL!
Test for size FAIL!
Following the 1/2" seam allowance, my first test hat ended up way too large. Circumference was 32" instead of 22".
Test for size try 2
Test for size try 2
Asked for help via the Landsknecht Sew Along group. Decided to use the XL pattern to fit over Wulsthaube. Adjusted the bottom inch of crown to get the right circumference.
Final crown assembled
Final crown assembled
Using what I learned from the green test hat, I adjusted the circumference of crown to correct (26") measurement. Steamed and finished seams.
Now with brim!
Now with brim!
The next day I was able to sew the brim pieces together and attach to crown.
Add linen lining
Add linen lining
Sew an identical crown out of linen and fell seam to cover interior seams.
Feathers!
Feathers!
I had to ask for help again on properly attaching the feathers. I used the suggestion to push a sturdy needle (I used millinery needle and sailmaker's palm) through the base of each feather in 2 places to sew to crown.
Feathers and pewter pin
Feathers and pewter pin
Wearing the final product (without a wulst) with (curling iron) curled feathers and pewter brooch.
Materials
Pattern and materials kit (ThimbleandPlume on Etsy)
Black linen (Gray Line Linen)
Ostrich Feathers (Lamplighter Feather)
Pewter Pin (Billy and Charlie)
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