[Ponte Alto] German garb competition winners!

[corun at medievalist.org]

Giuliana wrote:

>Greetings Pontoons!
>
>I would like to announce the outcome of the German garb competition at
>yesterday's Eine Kleine Fest (etc. etc). We had two entrants who both did a
>fabulous job on their garb: Hrosvitha von Celle and Belphoebe de Givet. Both
>ladies wore German clothing from the 16th century, though Hrosvitha's was
>from early in the 1500s while Belphoebe's was later. My fellow judges,
>Katharine Deveraux and Corun MacAnndra, and I had a very hard time with the
>judging because both entries were so good. Fortunately we had two prizes so
>we declared both entrants the winners. Hrosvitha received a gift certificate
>for fabric sold by Duchess Simone and Belphoebe received a gift certificate
>to Barnes and Noble in order to facilitate continued research.
>
>I hope everyone got a good look at these ladies in their fine German garb
>because they both did a smashing job! Thank you Hrosvitha and Belphoebe for
>your hard work.

Lady Giuliana is quite correct, it was a difficult decision. These ladies 
have indeed done exemplary work and I hope others get to see the fruits of 
their labors at other events and take note. Well done, ladies.

In service,
Corun MacAnndra