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Device

2006-07-13T01:49:40Z

Helenefae: /* Blank Device */

[[image:Albert-von-Dreckenveldtarms.png|thumb|right|An example of a 'good' device. The Arms of Duke Albert von Dreckenveldt.]]

A '''device''' is the [[SCA]] term for symbol of a person or group. It is more properly known as an [[escutcheon]] or [[shield of arms]]. This is what people paint onto their [[shield]]s or sew into their [[clothing]] (or weave into their [[Chainmaille]], etc). Devices are a big part of [[Heraldry]].

The [[SCA]] has some standards for devices, and maintains a registry of charges. If you plan to register your device, you'd do well to consult a [[Herald]] before you get too bogged down in ideas. It's fine to work on the registration process on your own, but you will have to submit it to the College of Heralds for approval.

==What makes a good device==
*Simplicity
*As few [[colours]] as possible
*As few [[charge]]s as possible
*Every [[charge]] should be from pre-17th-century [[heraldry]] (sorry guys, no Loony Toons characters)
*A style that was used in pre-17th-century [[heraldry]]
*Repetition or mirror-imaging of a [[charge]]
*High contrast
*Identifiability

==Blank Device==
http://cunnan.sca.org.au/wiki/Image:Blank-device.png

== See also ==
* [[Tincture]]
* [[Heraldry]]

[[Category:Heraldry]][[Category:Device heraldry]]
[[Category:SCAism]]

File:Blank-device.png

2006-07-13T01:48:52Z

Helenefae: This is a template for the creation of your device.

This is a template for the creation of your device.

Device

2006-07-13T01:46:45Z

Helenefae: /* What makes a good device */

[[image:Albert-von-Dreckenveldtarms.png|thumb|right|An example of a 'good' device. The Arms of Duke Albert von Dreckenveldt.]]

A '''device''' is the [[SCA]] term for symbol of a person or group. It is more properly known as an [[escutcheon]] or [[shield of arms]]. This is what people paint onto their [[shield]]s or sew into their [[clothing]] (or weave into their [[Chainmaille]], etc). Devices are a big part of [[Heraldry]].

The [[SCA]] has some standards for devices, and maintains a registry of charges. If you plan to register your device, you'd do well to consult a [[Herald]] before you get too bogged down in ideas. It's fine to work on the registration process on your own, but you will have to submit it to the College of Heralds for approval.

==What makes a good device==
*Simplicity
*As few [[colours]] as possible
*As few [[charge]]s as possible
*Every [[charge]] should be from pre-17th-century [[heraldry]] (sorry guys, no Loony Toons characters)
*A style that was used in pre-17th-century [[heraldry]]
*Repetition or mirror-imaging of a [[charge]]
*High contrast
*Identifiability

==Blank Device==

== See also ==
* [[Tincture]]
* [[Heraldry]]

[[Category:Heraldry]][[Category:Device heraldry]]
[[Category:SCAism]]

Embroidery

2006-07-13T01:15:33Z

Helenefae: /* Links */

'''Embroidery''' is the use of needles and threads of varing thickness, with or without beads or other baubles, to lay down a logo or pattern onto [[fabric]] using various sewing stitches.

Embroidery is a great way to show off your [[device]]. It can also be used to decorate [[girdle]]s, [[sleeves]], [[bodice]]s, [[neckline]]s or [[pouch]]es. It is promoted in Lochac by the [[Worshipful Company of Broiderers]].

=== Techniques / Styles ===
* [[Couching]]
* [[Opus Anglicanum]]
* [[Or Nue]]
* [[Blackwork]]
* [[Goldwork]]
* [[Whitework]]
* [[Stumpwork]]
* [[Heraldic Embroidery]]
* [[Applique]] and [[Quilting]]
* [[Voided Work]] (Assisi and Reversa)

=== Cultures / Regions ===
* [[Anglo-Saxon embroidery]]
* Scandinavian
** [[Icelandic embroidery]]
** [[Swedish embroidery]]
** [[Norweigian embroidery]]
** [[Danish embroidery]]
* [[Elizabethan embroidery]]
* [[Coptic embroidery]]
* [[Middle Eastern embroidery]]
* [[Viking embroidery]]
* [[Russian embroidery]]
* [[Frankish embroidery]]
* [[Germanic embroidery]]

=== Stitches ===

* [[tent stitch]]
* [[back stitch]]
* [[cross stitch]]
* [[stem stitch]]
* [[split stitch]]
* [[detatched buttonhole]]
* [[chain stitch]]
* [[kloster stitch]]
* [[brick stitch]]
* [[satin stitch]]
* [[double-running stitch]]
* [[pattern darning]]
* [[couching]]

=== Extant Pieces ===

* [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]]
* [[Maaseik Embroidery]]
* [[Bayeux Tapestry]]
* [[Syon Cope]]
* [[Malterer Hanging]] - 14th C

=== Misc ===

* [[Modelbuchs]] - printed pattern books

=== Links ===

* Victoria and Albert Museum Image Archive - http://images.vam.ac.uk/

* Historical Needlework Resources - http://medieval.webcon.net.au/index.html

[[category:embroidery]]

Maaseik Embroidery

2006-07-13T01:13:55Z

Helenefae:

=== Background ===

The vestments of Sts. Harlindis and Relindis, which now reside in Maaseik, in [[Belgium]] are the earliest surviving examples of [[Anglo-Saxon embroidery]] that we have today. Although traditonally attributed as the work of Sts. Harlindis and Relindis themselves, the works are not that old and are of [[Anglo-Saxon]] English origin, dated to the second half of the [[9th century|ninth century]].

===Materials Used ===

* [[gold]] wrapped thread
* coloured silk thread (red, beige, green, yellow, light and dark blue) - The red and green silk are Z-twisted, and sometimes also S-ply. The other silk threads are untwisted.
* [[pearl]]s and other beads
* linen ground (arcade strips 24x16 /cm, roundals 26x20 /cm, monograms 24x20 /cm)

=== Stitches and Techniques ===

The linen ground is completely filled with [[silk]] thread, using either split or stem stitch. Roundals were outlined in [[pearl]]s and beads.

* [[Stem stitch]]
* [[split stitch]]
* [[Surface Couching]]

=== Design ===

As with other later pieces, these embroideries have close stylistic ties with other decorative arts of the period, including carving in stone, [[bone]] and [[ivory]], metalwork and most strongly with [[illumination|illuminated]] [[manuscript]]s.

Stylistic elements include:
* interlace
* geometric patterns
* foliate designs
* stylised animals

=== Extant Pieces ===

The surviving embroideries are made up of a number of distinct pieces that form a patchwork garment known as the casula of Sts Harlindis and Relindis. As it is now configured, it is approx. 87cm long x 57cm wide, it is composed of several early medieval textiles, a late medieval half silk fabric and some modern fabrics acting as a base.

The embroideries comprise two long rectangular pieces, decorated with arcades, two shorter strips decorated with roundals and four monograms in each corner.

On the two longer strips, there is a dense fill of embroidered patterns - interlace, geometric, foliate and animal ornamentation.

The two shorter strips contain the roundal decoration. Each roundal strip contains ten roundals, in two horizontal rows of five, with the roundals set a short distance from each other. Each roundal contains a bird or animal seen in profile, with many of the figures connected to the framing interlace pattern.

* [http://www.kikirpa.be/www2/cgi-bin/wwwopac.exe?DATABASE=object2&LANGUAGE=0&OPAC_URL=&15396=on Images of the Maaseik Embroideries]

=== Sources for Further Information ===

* Budny, Mildred and Dominic Tweddle. "The Maaseik Embroideries," in Anglo-Saxon England vol. 13, edited by Peter Clemoes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984, pages 65-97.
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=== External Image Links ===
* [http://medieval.webcon.net.au/images/roundal_in_arch_g4055_std.jpg Historical Needlework Resources]

Cunnan:Requested pictures

2006-07-13T01:04:59Z

Helenefae:

If you think that there is an article that could be improved with an image but you can't find it or can't get permission to use one, then list the artilce here along with what you think is needed. Some of [[Cunnan]]'s other users might have, or might be willing to, make the image you need. If you think that there is an important article missing then you can leave a note on the [[Cunnan:Requested articles|Requested articles]] page.

* [[Device]] - Needs some example devices.
* [[Kingdoms]] - Needs a map of the [[Known world]]. Coats of Arms for each Kingdom would be good too.
* [[Illumination]] - Needs some examples.
* [[Embroidery]] - pictures of the different stiches would be nice.
* [[Weapon]]s - Pictures of different weapons (and plans for armour).
* Articles about people (e.g. [[Gwynfor Lwyd]], [[Delbert von Strassburg]], etc) would be more informative with devices.
* [[Maaseik Embroidery]] - an anonymous user asked about example images