{"product_id":"bess-if-hardwick-underskirt-panel-and-bodice-front","title":"Bess of Hardwick prototype set","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBess of Hardwick Underskirt Panel \u0026amp; Bodice Front — Prototype Set \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note the sleeves have now sold so the price has been reduced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI can make matching sleeves or sleeve lowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$399 for sleeve lowers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$499 for sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the Bess of Hardwick prototype — the working originals I developed the design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis set uses my best and rarest metal plated cording!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA little history: Bess of Hardwick was one of the wealthiest and most formidable women of the Elizabethan court, famous for her exquisite dress and her needlework. She also spent years as custodian of \u003cstrong\u003eMary, Queen of Scots\u003c\/strong\u003e during Mary's long English captivity — and the two women famously sewed together, producing embroideries that survive to this day. So this set carries a real thread back to two of the most fascinating women of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHere's what makes it special: the trim is a tourmaline-iridescent beaded edge worked in a combination of rare double-twist and smooth cording, with glass beads and genuine Swarovski crystals throughout. The whole set is worked on stain-resistant matte-back satin, so it's as practical to wear as it is to look at  so no babying it at faire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause these are prototypes, this is a one-and-done\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe bodice normally $200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe underskirt panel normally $900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shining Threads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53306281001327,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/1528\/5871\/files\/786853810_1544664404126345_5612628816237553762_n.jpg?v=1787872880","url":"https:\/\/ajshiningthreads.com\/products\/bess-if-hardwick-underskirt-panel-and-bodice-front","provider":"Shining Threads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}