Medieval Europe Flashcards
Patron Saint of France
- led France to victory in war with England
- no military training
Joan of Arc
Political Figure in the Middle Ages
- wife of King Louis of France then to Henry II
- led revolts and was frequently by her husband and sons
- ruled and controlled large areas of land in her behalf (France and England)
Eleanor of Aquitaine
“She-Wolf of France”
- known for her diplomatic skills, intelligence, and beauty
- Queen-consort of England known for her leadership of the rebellion against her husband King Edward II
Isabella of France
Medieval Clothing
CHEMISE and BRAIES
Medieval Clothing (SHIRT)
- hip length for men
- longer for women
CHEMISE
Medieval Clothing
- roughly fitting drawers
- in natural colored linen
- constituted their underwear
BRAIES
Medieval Tunics description
• Round neckline and long sleeves
• Loose-fitting but girded at the waist
• Colored linen or wool, and were decorated with embroidered bands at the neck, wrist and hem
• Legs were covered with ill-fitting hose which were cut from cloth on 2 vertical lines and sewn together, held up by banding or garters
- sleeveless ver of this was worn over the tunic in 13th Century
- derived from TABARD
SURCOAT
- where SURCOAT was derived from
- a garment worn over their armor by crusading knights
TABARD
The SURCOAT, worn by men and women, had slits, called the _____, so that the waistbelts with purses tied underneath could be easily reached
FITCHETS
- the hose grew longer to become ____
- cut from velvet, silk, or woolen cloth that extended from the foot to the upper thigh
TIGHTS
- a bag covering the front opening between the legs to conceal and protect the male genitals
- became necessary as the tunics became shorter
CODPIECE
Women’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
• The BODICE, which extended to the hips, was fitted like a man’s tunic and worn with a heavy belt around the hips.
• The SLEEVES could be simple & fitted, or
elaborate & reached the floor.
• The SKIRT was very full, gored and long.
Women’s Clothing in Middle Ages
- a gown that was often worn on top
- had no sleeves but had very large armholes to display the gown underneath
SIDELESS SURCOAT
- front panels of the SIDELESS SURCOAT
- often trimmed with fur
PLASTRON
Different Styles of Women’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- PARTI-COLORING
- COUNTERCHANGE DESIGNS
- DAGGES
Style of Women’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- all the garments, including the hose, are one color down one side
- a different color on the other
PARTI-COLORING
Style of Women’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- when the colors of heraldic, floral, or geometric, and the ground colors are interchanged
COUNTERCHANGE DESIGNS
Style of Women’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- edgest of the garments are cut into different shapes
DAGGES
Men’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- CYCLAS
- GANACHE (or GARNACHE/GARDCORP)
- HOUPPELANDE
- DOUBLET
Men’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- a surcoat
- an unfitted rectangular cloth with an opening for the head
CYCLAS
Men’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- an overcoat worn by men of all social classes
- most likely of thicker wool
- provides warmth and protection during inclement weather
GANACHE
(or GARNACHE or GARDCORP)
Men’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- a long, very full outer-garment like a robe
- with long flaring sleeves
- the edges were often dagged
- worn by both men and women
HOUPPELANDE
Men’s Clothing in the Middle Ages
- close-fitting, waisted, padded jacket
- purpose is to give fashionable shape and padding
DOUBLET
• Originally worn on the surcoat, it
repeated the bearer’s arms as seen on his
banner or shield.
• Particularly useful to heralds as they
toured the battlefield to identify the dead
• A “heraldic achievement” – consists of a
shield, the warrior’s helmet, the wreath
and the crest; could also include badges,
mottoes, a crown or coronet.
• An embellished record of personal or
family history
The Coat of Arms
- long sleeved garment
- thigh-high for men; full length for women
- made to fit closely by buttoning or lacing
COTEHARDIE
Textiles of Medieval Europe
- LINEN
- WOOL
- SILK
- FURS
- LEATHER
Textile of Medieval Europe
- breathable and light
- not as itchy as wool
- used for garments close to the skin
LINEN