Palace Gallery of Renaissance Clothing & Accessories

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Last Update - 1/21/08

FASTENERS
During the Renaissance, clothing was fastened together in many ways. There were buttons made of fabric, metal, bone, seashells and wood. Clasps were used not only on cloaks but also on doublet, jerkins and bodices.
Eyelets, lacing rings and lacing eyes were other fastener choices during this time period. Although most eyelets were sewn with thread there is evidence of both lacing eyes and metal eyelets used on the same garment in Carlos Crivelli's Mary Magdelene painting. Leonardo da Vinci's Ginerva di' Benci (detail pictured on left) is one of the clearest examples of lacing rings used on a bodice.

Lacing Rings After a long search we were able to find a limited supply of 3/8" diameter rings suitable for lacing. These rings do not have an open section like jump rings nor do they have a welded section. They are made of one piece of metal with smooth sides so that it does not cut the thread. Sold in 100 count bags. Silver Only

SN7 Lacing Rings $6.00/bag

OUT OF STOCK!

RENAISSANCE BUTTONS

Metal Buttons All the buttons offered below measure 5/8". The perfect size for doublets as well as functional and decorative use on other garments, i.e. bodices, sleeves, cotehardies, sideless surcoats,etc. Available in one dozen bags.

SN4A Renaissance Buttons $8.00/dozen

Metal

SN4B Celtic Button $11.00/dozen

Metal

SN4C Fleur de Lis Button $8.00/dozen

SN4D English Button $8.00/dozen

SN4E Italian Button $7.00/dozen

SN4C

SN4C

SN4C

SN4F Spanish Button $7.00/dozen

SN4G Antico Button $6.00/dozen

SN4H Cumbria Button $9.00/dozen

SN4C

SN4C

SN4H

Silver or Gold

GARMENT LACERS

Alpine Lacer Lacers with an intricate floral design is an excellent closure for Italian Renaissance bodices and sleeves. Carlo Crivelli's paintings from the late 15th century shows lacers similar to these on the ladies bodices. Each lacer is slightly over 1" in length.
Silver or Gold

SN5A Alpine Lacers $3.00/pair

Metal

CLOSE-OUT SALE
ON IMPORTED PEWTER LACERS

Imported Pewter Lacers These fine quality lacers are from our limited stock of imported pewter lacers from Europe. We no longer have a state-side supplier so we will not be able to order these any more. We are having a close-out sale at a reduced price on our current stock. They originally retailed for $5.00 a pair but while our supply lasts we offer them for $4.00 a pair.

SN5B Imported Lacers $4.00/pair

Style

GARMENT CLASPS

Alpine Clasp The same style as above with a hook on one side turns this popular design into a garment clasp. Clasp is 2 1/4" overall in length.
Silver or Gold

SN6A Alpine Clasp $3.00/set

Metal

Romance Clasp This classic Roman design resembles a heart lying on its side. The perfect size for light weight underdresses, overdresses and sleeves. Clasp is 2 1/4" overall in length. Silver or Gold

SN6AA Romance Clasp $3.00/set

Metal

Antiquity Clasp An silver metal clasp with a historical design is slightly larger than the other garment clasps. This clasp is very heavily antiqued so that it appears almost black!

SN6B Antiquity Clasp $3.00

Chariot Clasp This garment clasp is large enough to be used as a clasp for a light weight cloak. Overall measurement is slightly over 3" in length and an 1" high. Silver Only

SN6C Chariot Clasp $5.00

Dublin Clasp The ever popular Celtic knotwork makes this clasp span a number of centuries. One of the larger clasps we offer measuring 3 1/4" in length and 3/4" high. Available in Silver or Gold

SN6D Dublin Clasp $6.50/set

Metal

Galaway Clasp Another Celtic knotwork design, This is the largest (longest) clasp we offer measuring 4 1/2" in overall length and 3/4" high. Available in Silver only!

SN6G Galaway Clasp $6.50/set

Metal

SEWING AIDS
Needlework was a favorite past time and a valued skill among the noble ladies during the Renaissance. Many samples of royal handiwork from this time period is exhibited in museums today. Sewing aids such as needle cases, thimble boxes, and scissors often hung from a chatelaine attached to a belt or brooch.

Thimbles, Thimble Boxes and Needle Cases
These sterling silver sewing aids have an ornate design etched into the outer surface and are actually pendants that can be hung on a chatelaine, ribbon or chain.

Oval Needle Case
This needle case is a flat case with a 3/8" oval and measures 2 1/2" in length (including the bail).

SN1A Oval Needle Case $22.00

Round Needle Case
Another larger sterling silver needle case with fine etching that is round measuring 1/2" in diameter and measures 2 3/4" in length. This case does not have a bail for hanging.

SN1B Round Needle Case $26.00

Thimble Box
An intricate floral design adorns this hinged sterling silver thimble box. It's generous size accomodates most thimbles. It measures 1" in height and has a 7/8" diameter.

SN2 Thimble Box $28.00

Celtic Thimble
NEW! This beautiful pewter thimble has a celtic knotwork design on the side and comes with a presentation box. A wonderful gift idea for any seamstress in your life - including yourself!
JUST ARRIVED!

SN3A Silver Thimble $10.00

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FASTENERS During the Renaissance, clothing was fastened together in many ways. There were buttons made of fabric, metal, bone, seashells and wood. Clasps were used not only on cloaks but also on doublet, jerkins and bodices.
	Eyelets, lacing rings and lacing eyes were other fastener choices during this time period. Although most eyelets were sewn with thread there is evidence of both lacing eyes and metal eyelets used on the same garment in Carlos Crivelli's Mary Magdelene painting. Leonardo da Vinci's Ginerva di' Benci (detail pictured on left) is one of the clearest examples of lacing rings used on a bodice.