MEETING BETTINA: A RENAISSANCE CHARACTER

This post is for everyone of course, but especially for local historian, Jennifer Marquardt-Leach because she loves costumes and sewing. 

Jennifer (left) at Hart Square not so far from my home.

 Jennifer I thought of you when I spoke at the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools a few weeks ago.After our presentation, Carol Baldwin and I spent some time in the exhibit area

where I met Bettina



I was taken by her gregarious personality.

And also by her Renaissance era clothing which she makes herself.

And that includes hand-sewing each little bead!

And in the spirit of the Renassaince era which is generally defined as being from 1450 - 1600 I give you my favorite YA books from the period!

City of Cannibals by Ricki Thompson

and these masterpieces by Katherine Sturtevant. Katherine's website is a great place to learn more about clothing of the era.

And Eras of Elegance is too!