Mystery object.... |
Yep, you're right - a codpiece.
Pieter Breugel - check the two fellows in the foreground, left and right... |
I had an idle moment last week and so put one together, just to see. Starting point:
Mine joined a few others on the wall (held up by sticky-tack):
James - the model for whom I'm making the outfit and was in for a fitting on Friday, looked a little startled when first presented with it as part of the ensemble, but then got into the spirit. I still have to add the fastenings to attach it. It does look at little more in place with doublet and hose!
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