\section{Conclusion}
\label{sec:seven}

This article attempts to present a useful collection of 
material upon which an informed reconstruction of a suit
of 15th century clothes can be attempted.

Accessories, of which there were many, swords, daggers, purses
hats, badges, jewels, and rings, to name but a few have been 
well outside the scope of this particular work and provide
a rich focus for future investigations.

The evidence presented here also attempts through its
description of a "work in progress" to illustrate some of
the steps involved in an informed reconstruction of 
historical clothing, and to present some observations
along the way.

The resulting suit of clothes looks very similar to
those worn in portraits of the period, and in some 
way this is the only yardstick by which successful
reconstruction can be measured.

The reconstruction demonstrates the significance of
the combination of layers of clothing in achieving
the correct shape and draping effects seen in portraits.
In particular the use of stiffening in the front of the
doublet appears to be essential in achieving a solid
pidgeon breasted profile. However, it should
be noted that this shape is also supported
by the crumpled layers of shirt cloth worn
underneath.

Construction of the overtunic and testing of
hypotheses on the setting in and control of 
pleats using stiched bands attached to the
interior of the tunic remain for further work.
