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==Gusset (Heraldry)== |
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A '''gusset''' is a [[charge]] in the shape of a [[tierce]], with a wedge taken out of the top section. A gusset [[sinister]] is considered an [[abatement]] indicating drunkenness. |
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==Gusset (Tayloring)== |
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A '''gusset''' is a small section of [[cloth]], generally square, that is added to [[clothing|garment]] to allow a degree of movement. Typically they are found between an arm and the torso or between legs. |
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A large amount of [[early medieval]] [[clothing]] used this method in the construction of [[clothing|garments]] as it allowed a more economic use of [[cloth|fabric]]. |
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[[Category:Device heraldry]] |
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Revision as of 11:16, 3 April 2006
Gusset (Heraldry)
A gusset is a charge in the shape of a tierce, with a wedge taken out of the top section. A gusset sinister is considered an abatement indicating drunkenness.
Gusset (Tayloring)
A gusset is a small section of cloth, generally square, that is added to garment to allow a degree of movement. Typically they are found between an arm and the torso or between legs.
A large amount of early medieval clothing used this method in the construction of garments as it allowed a more economic use of fabric.
