Clothing and Health

Question 1

Clothing

Answer 1

• Evidence from art (frescos) little archeological record
• Artistic representation not always accurate (togas on statue rarely worn - only by wealth)
• Knee length belt tunics with purple stripes (high ranking men)
• Stola long sleeveless tunic on another tunic (high ranking women)
• Tunic made of corse wool (slaves)

Archaeological remains:

• Pieces of fabric
• Shoe leather
• Metal fasteners
• Pins

Question 2

Health

Answer 2

• Main evidence is human remains
• Dr. Estelle Lazer: 300 skulls
• Generally well nourished
• Decay in teeth from basalt in bread
• Evidence of HFI (bony growth in skull) of post menopausal women
• Evidence of TB and malaria (common in wealth areas - private still water features)
• Medical instruments found, common first aid knowledge in many homes