[Ansteorra] a practicality question: Cup Covers

[Stefan li Rous]

 From my years in the SCA, I think cups are usually hidden away quite  
well, either in pants or under tunics. Since most are often blatantly  
modern, this is probably a good idea.

Not only do folks of both sexes think they are useful, they are  
required for armored combatants.

However, for those wanting to cover their cups in style, perhaps the  
period solution should be sought.
codpieces-msg (15K) 8/28/04 Codpieces. Making and fitting them.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/CLOTHING/codpieces-msg.html

No photos of exquisite examples in this file, but I'd love to add some.

:-) :-) :-)

Stefan


On Jul 27, 2011, at 4:51 PM, Zubeydah Jamilla al-Badawiyyah wrote:

> Here's an odd question for you: I have oftentimes seen 'cup covers'
> discussed as an item for largess, and seen images of exquisite  
> examples...
> from a _practical_ standpoint: How often do folks actually use them?  
> Are
> they useful?
>
> Curiously,
>
> Zubeydah

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