13th and 14th Century Flashcards
1
Q
sumptuary law
A
dictates who can wear what and how
2
Q
started to see buttons
A
started to see buttons
3
Q
lawn
A
- nearly transparent fabric on headpiece
- silk/linen
- very sheer
4
Q
vair
A
- squirrel fur
- soft white belly fur
- usually made for shoes
5
Q
shirring
A
- gathering w/ multiple rows
- usually done along arms/waist
- pleating technique
6
Q
cartridge pleating
A
- technique to control fabric
- held figure 8 pattern
7
Q
poupoint/jupon
A
- padded tunic and worn w/ armor
- never worn as outer wear
8
Q
parti coloring
A
-big color blocking of contrasting colors
9
Q
chaperone
A
- a hat
- hood and cape combo
10
Q
lirepipe
A
a cape w/ long extended tail used to wrap round neck as scarf
11
Q
barbetter
A
-womens hat
12
Q
mitre
A
point hat for religious leaders
13
Q
knightly girdle
A
- worn by women
- chain belt worn on hips
14
Q
plastron
A
- peanut shape piece covered abdomen
- removable
15
Q
crespine/crespinette
A
- hear pins off the side of women’s hair
- princess lea bun braids
