14th Century Clothing

Hairnets have been found in archaeological digs and gravesites dating from as early as the Bronze Age. The earliest surviving example of sprang is a...

The surcoat or overgown without sleeves first appeared in the 12th C; in Europe, it was a voluminous garment that covered the wearer from neck to...

The wearing of veils stretches back to the roots of Christianity, when women were enjoined to cover their hair as a symbol of a woman’s...

This barbette set is based on visual images of the mid 13 to early 14th centuries which depict a tall band with a scalloped edge is worn over a...