Women's Lettice buying Cap Kit

This kit contains everything you need to make a ladies' Tudor-era lettice cap. The unusual name for this cosy style of headwear comes from the short, white fur which was the winter coat of a weasel, and similar to ermine. The kit consists buying of the pattern, millinery wire, and all fabrics required, including high-quality, super-soft, faux fur of just the right length.

Ideal for 16th century impressions. With full instructions for construction - perfect for reenactors.

The Tudor Tailor also offers just the pattern for the lettice cap. You can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/257887066/hairlacing-kit-for-tudorelizabethan?ref=listing-shop-header-3.


Based on documentary and pictorial sources including:

- Portrait of Margaret Giggs 1526-7, Holbein, Royal Collection, Windsor
- Painting of A Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling c1527, Holbein, The National Gallery, London
- ‘… I received your letter by Swyfte your servant and since have spoken for a lettice bonnet for Mrs Frances, which will cost xiijs iiijd. As the skinner saith, you shall have it within vj days' Leonard Smyth to Lady Lisle; 22 Nov 1533; Vol1 626; VII 1461; XIII 122


Please note, photos of actual garments are examples only – no garments are included with this product.

One size.