Womens Clothing
Under Garments
Cap: It was stylish and practical. Worn inside and out. Covere dirty hair and protected it from fire. Also helped prevent the spead of lice.
Shift: Made of linen cloth. Worn as a night gown and a slip. Nothing was worn underneath because underwear didnt exist yet.WOmen usually had betwen 3 and 5.
Stockings: Worn on he legs and held on, under, or above the knee. Served a purpose that was alot like socks would today. Usually hand-knitted of wool or linen cloth.
Shift: Made of linen cloth. Worn as a night gown and a slip. Nothing was worn underneath because underwear didnt exist yet.WOmen usually had betwen 3 and 5.
Stockings: Worn on he legs and held on, under, or above the knee. Served a purpose that was alot like socks would today. Usually hand-knitted of wool or linen cloth.
Outer Garments
Cape: It was woolen and hooded. It was made large enough to go over all clothing, and was usually red like 'Little Red Riding Hood'.