Amee Flower

I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to feature the work of another one of the living history participants from Kentwell. Amee's understated English gentry outfit is such a refreshing change of pace from the heavily adorned noble Elizabethans that we usually see in the US. I've always wished that more people would make these charming loose gowns - I think they are so flattering, and they look so real. And although the dress doesn't have a lot of embellishment on it, the pink silk bows and undergown adds such a luxurious flash of shimmery color. What a nice touch! Here is one more picture of Amee with David Brown, who plays her husband at the events. You can read more about both of their outfits below the picture.

The Lady:
Amee Flower, better known as Morgan at Kentwell. Morgan made her own beautiful Gentry gown, basing it on a number of redrawn woodcuts/brasses from Herbert Norris "Tudor Costume and Fashion" book. The underkirtle and sleeves are a rose pink silk taffeta with self made ribbon bows to close the woollen English Gown. She has a wool underbodice which acts as her stays. Morgan's role in Kentwell was as Mistress Clopton, wife to Master William Clopton of Kentwell, the second son and heir. Morgan has been coming to Kentwell for a number of years now and has been seen in numerous different roles. She is a brilliant musician, extremely competent on the base viol and is also a beautiful singer and she is an excellent costumer.

The Gentleman:
David Brown was a new participant to Kentwell this year but is an old hand at re-enacting. He fitted in very well and many thought he had been coming for many years. He played Master William Clopton, second son of Kentwell. His character would eventually inherit Kentwell in the late 1570s! David's costume was made by Ed and Marian Boreham of Bayard Historical. The photos were taken by Edmund Chilver at Kentwell this year (2005 - 1569).