The Kitchen Wench

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The Kitchen Wench

• http//www.tudorshoppe.com/
• August 2013

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The Story of the Kitchen Wench
Youve seen her in movies, on television, in
plays, in books, in songs, painting, and in
basically any form of media that has entertained
the Tudor Era in some form or fashion.
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Who Is She?

• The young and vibrant kitchen wench will stop at
  nothing to look pretty in her work place.

Kitchen Wenches were alluring, friendly, and
sassy. Embody their essence by falling into their
garments. Shes up before everyone else in the
household, tending to the details of the kitchen.
The kitchen wench knows that her role is
essential in order to keep the house running
smoothly and comfortably.
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Classic Chemise

• The classic chemise is a great base item that can
  be used to compliment many Tudor era inspired
  costumes.

• The ideal classic chemise will be made of 100
  cotton muslin.
• Make sure that your chemise comes with a
  drawstring neckline and has very full and long
  sleeves.
• Most chemises should be one size fits all.
• Were no longer in the Tudor era so be sure to
  confirm that your chemise is machine washable,
  for your own sake.

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Gathered Peasant Skirt

• Comfy, cozy, cute, and humble.

• A comfortable and affordable gathered peasant
  skirt is of soft cotton. It should resemble the
  weave of linen but sans the cost of linen
• Double set of lace holes in the back of the
  waistband allow for adjusting the fit
• A great peasant skirt will have an extra-high
  waistband rather than elastic so that you can
  keep your chemise tucked in all day and never
  look disheveled

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Twill Bodice

• With the magic that the Twill Bodice delivers
  there is no corset needed!

• Twill bodices look great in Hunter Green, Rouge,
  and Admiral. Really nice ones come completely
  reversible to Jewel Black
• The two lengths of steel boning alongside the
  grommets, add strength to the bodice which helps
  to lift the bosom.
• Always be sure to order a bodice based on your
  natural waist size. So be sure to measure
  yourself before making a purchase
• A quality twill bodice will be machine washable,
  however should be hung to dry

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Ring Belt
Whether you are a captain or a pirate, a kitchen
wench or an innkeeper. The ring belt was an item
that nearly everyone used during the Tudor era.

• Carry pouches, favors, mugs, and whatnots with
  the use of a ring belt
• Serves the need for both fashion and function
• A really nice ring belt will be handmade and dyed
  in order to give it those authentic details that
  we all like to have in our outfits

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In Closing

• With all of these pieces combined you will be
  able to portray a beautiful kitchen wench of the
  Tudor period. Whats great about having these
  pieces is that some are interchangeable and can
  be used to create further outfits as you grow
  your collection of Tudor era clothing!

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Contact Us

• Founded in 2001, The Tudor Shoppe provides
  reproduction Tudor Era (1485-1603) and related
  goods to individuals, stage productions,
  television shows, museums, historic
  sites, educational institutions, and re-enactment
  societies. Our goal remains clear to offer
  quality goods at the best price possible price.
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