One of the things that identifies a true Mantua is that it did not have a separate skirt and top. The material was one continuous piece from shoulder to floor. Mantuas fitted the figure, yet had a very full skirt.
This was accomplished by shaping the material to the body with a series of deep, outward-facing stitched-down pleats that flared below the waistline.
This single-piece construction with few irreversible actions meant that gowns could be altered for changes in fashion, weight, and ownership. A skilled Mantua maker could, literally, disassemble a Mantua and remake it into a new garment, saving the expensive material. Depending on the current style and the Mantua-maker's method of construction, the rich fabric might be longer in the back, almost forming a train.
The Mantua was not closed at the front usually just caught at the waist, sometimes belted , exposing the shirt or the lightweight petticoat, which was often of silk. This allowed interesting and attractive contrasts in colour and fabric. It also permitted more freedom of movement. A stomacher was often worn with a Mantua.
This was an elaborate, decorated, ornamental piece, shaped in a V to help create the illusion of a slim waist. Mantle was a type of cloak. A popular description of clothes manufacturers in the 19th century was "mantle makers and costumiers" or "mantle and costume makers" etc etc.
See trade directories for more examples. What is a mantle in the Bible? The mantle was originally a cape worn simply to ward off the cold. The mantle was first mentioned in the Old Testament, as a garment worn by several prophets including Elijah and Elisha.
And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. Marcio Enescu Professional. What would a king wear? The king would usually wear a well-embellished tunic with gold-work thread as a basic dress. On top of it, a surcoat was often worn which depicted the emblem of the King and his family.
Robes and coats were also part of the King's costume at certain occasions. Cenobio Esplugues Professional. What is a mantle in science? Science Dictionary: Mantle. It is about 1, miles 2, km thick and makes up nearly 80 percent of the Earth's total volume. The mantle is made up of magma and rock. Marble Polisher : possibly a stonemason. May refer to a person who polished stone for fire surrounds or for use in construction. Marbler : may refer to someone working in the paper making industry who stained paper to produce a marble effect.
The term can also generically refer to anyone who stained items in order to produce a marbled effect. This includes marbling stone in order to produce faux marble for use in churches and other buildings. This dictionary is my own work, and copyright Jane Hewitt. I sometimes find unauthorised i. If you should read a group of identical glossary definitions elsewhere on the web, consider whether such sites are reputable or not.
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