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Manuscript illuminators used clothing to help place figures in the strict social hierarchy of the Middle Ages and to identify people by profession. Monks, doctors, lawyers, knights, scholars,...
Themes in this exhibition range from the extravagant cost of clothing worn by the elite, to styles and fabrics permitted by custom and law, to the inventiveness that embellishes historical depictions of fashion.
In the medieval period, the choice of materials for women’s clothing was determined by several factors, including social status, geographical location, climate, and fashion trends. Here’s an exploration of the various fabrics that graced the wardrobes of medieval women.
19 Οκτ 2023 · When it comes to medieval clothing for women, undergarments played a crucial role in shaping the overall silhouette and providing support. Let’s explore three important types of undergarments worn by women during the Middle Ages: shifts and chemises , corsets and bodices , and petticoats and farthingales .
26 Νοε 2016 · In this post I try to explain what the different types of female garment are, how and when they were worn and give some examples of each type of garment. I have more detailed posts on the fashion of each centrey here on the blog.
11 Δεκ 2016 · An overview of medieval female fashion in the 1300’s (14th century) with lots of images from the source material as well as a short description of each type of garment. This post is focused on the upper classes.
28 Ιουν 2018 · Noble women wore fine dresses, particularly at court and at such social events as the medieval tournament. In contrast to later more romantic paintings, illustrations from the Middle Ages often show quite plain dresses with only a minimal decoration.
