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Following up with another garment from the wardrobe of Duke Moritz of Sachsen-Lauenburg: his green velvet doublet, made around the year 1600. While the expensive golden braid still remains, the original buttons were stolen, most likely by one of his servants. The buttons you see on the pictures are later additions. Still, this doublet is in fantastic condition for being over 400 years old! Doublet and breeches are connected by huge hooks and eyes made of metal, sewn to the doublet waist and the waistband of the breeches. This way, both garments stay in place securely while worn.

Revisiting one of my favourites: Silk doublet of Duke Moritz of Sachsen-Lauenburg (1551-1612) As my original entry about this doublet continues to be one of my most popular posts, I decided to write an updated version shining a light on its construction and use. When this doublet was listed right after the Duke´s death in 1612, it was called a "Sommerwams" or summer doublet. This name most likely referred to the construction: as it´s mostely just made of thin satin and linen (and elaborately slashed), it was the perfect choice for hot summer days. As green garments with huge sleeves were also a popular choice for riding and hunting, there is a high chance that the Duke used his doublet for this purpose. The only reinforced parts of the doublet are the collar (which was stiffened with coarse linen) and the peascod belly, which was padded with cotton. Also, dense wool was used to reinforce the fabric around the button holes and under the skirts. The doublet is not only adorned with several yards of metallic trim, but also with decorative silk bows placed around the waist. While they mimic ties used to connect the doublet to the breeches, they are completely decorative; doublet and breeches were connected with metal hooks and eyes. A hidden pocket in the left sleeve could´ve been used to store personal belongings. While the Duke preferred gilded silver buttons on his other doublets, his summer doublets are made with silk-covered buttons made of wood. As the garment is very lightweight, heavy metal buttons would´ve put too much stress on the thin fabric. Stored at the Historisches Museum Hannover.

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