Kat_d_b: The courtyard of the Vecchio
Kat_d_b: all good gamers know to look up!
Kat_d_b: and more SCA people!
Kat_d_b: bust of Cosimo. Busts were often above doorways
Kat_d_b: Sail and turtle were symbols of Cosimo
Kat_d_b: lots of gorgeous fescoes... sigh
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Kat_d_b: ceilings were painted, carved, gilded or frescoed
Kat_d_b: the Florentine fleur d'Li
Kat_d_b: I like architecture
Kat_d_b: The Map Room...
Kat_d_b: behind one of the maps was a secret door behind the scenes
Kat_d_b: where we got to see some of the 'display' clothing and items that were for the Living History
Kat_d_b: including many items of clothing for men and women
Kat_d_b: accessories as well
Kat_d_b: I love the material on this one!
Kat_d_b: also everyday items.
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Kat_d_b: we were advised that these were effectively theatrical costumes and not necessarily 'historically accurate' in their make.
Kat_d_b: a version of Bia's gown.
Kat_d_b: there are specific people hired to be each 'persona' in the Living History. this lady plays Duchess Eleanora.
Kat_d_b: she dresses in a version of her clothing. Here are her chopines
Kat_d_b: she explained that she wore the clothing to demonstrate the layers common in the time, but not neccessarily accurate to Florence and Eleanora
Kat_d_b: such as the farthingale which was not popular in Florence at this time.
Kat_d_b: the back of the dress
Kat_d_b: the tied on sleeves
Kat_d_b: the ceilings has some of the most magnificent detailing
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Kat_d_b: the private chapel