Midterm Flashcards
Schenti
EGYIPTIAN- loincloth or short skirt. A piece of white cloth held in place at the waist with a girdle. Similar to a sarong or pareo.
Baldrick
EGYPTIAN- A narrow cape of leopard or panther skin worn by priests and noblemen.
Sah
EGYPTIAN- A cloth neckpiece (like a collar/necklace with border design and embroidery) Generally worn by priests
Menat
EGYPTIAN- Similar to the sah, but worn to symbolize or worship the Godess Hathor
Kalasiris
EGYPTIAN- A long form fitting sheath gown for women. May be plain or patterned, with one or two straps
Khat
EGYPTIAN- A mans square cute linen headscarf
Royal Haik
EGYPTIAN- Light pleated, transparent, large scarf carefully draped around the body and held by a knot just below the breasts worn by the Pharaohs and the Queen
Royal Apron
EGYPTIAN- A gold and blue long rectangular ornament worn by royal family in front of schenti or royal haik
Uraues
EGYPTIAN- A small venomous snake work as an ornament on a headdress often made of gold
Klaft
EGYPTIAN- The headdress showed on Sphinx. A linen cloth worn over the temples with the folds falling down over the ears. Worn by Pharaohs and noblemen, and knotted in a particular way.
Chlamys
GREECE- like a cloak or cape for men, originally worn by soldiers and later by civilians. wool fabric
Chiton
GREECE- Like a tunic worn by both men and women. long or short. Doric chitons made of wool, Ionic chitons made of linen
Himation
GREECE- A large shawl swathed around the body without fastenings worn alone or over the chiton. Worn by both men and women.
Fibulae
GREECE- Pins or broaches worn by both men and women
Peplos
GREECE- Originally an over garment, a dress with fibulae at shoulders. Worn by women. Preceded the chiton.The peplos was sometimes called the Doric chiton
Pharos
GREECE- Linen cloak worn by women. a garment like the peplos worn on top of the ionic chiton hanging just below the waist or belted with the extra length folded over the belt
Caul
GREECE- A bulbous, sock-like hat worn by women
Tholia
GREECE- A conical hat worn by women
Cuirass
GREECE- From the word leather - a piece of armor that covers the body from the neck to the waist. worn by men
Enemides
GREECE- Buskins or boots worn by men
Mamillare
ROMAN- Breast-band, an undergarment often of leather or soft fabric to support breasts
Stola
ROMAN- Ankle-length tunic gown worn over an undertunic elbow-length sleeves, short sleeves or sleeveless. Jumper like. Status symbol of matriarchal position
Succinta
ROMAN- Wide belt at hips to hold stola. girdle
Cingulum
ROMAN- Belt below breasts to hold stola. girdle
Vitta
ROMAN- Red or purple “bands” for the hair
Olicula
ROMAN- Short cape covering only upper arms
Bardocucullus
ROMAN- Coarse woolen cape with hood and sleeves
Subligar-Subligaculum
ROMAN- Undergarment loincloth
Flammeum
ROMAN- Red veil worn by brides that covers upper part of face (forehead)
Pagne
ROMAN- Underwear, tiny fitted loincloth- like bikini underwear
Subucula
ROMAN- Undertunic of wool, worn under the stola
Palla
ROMAN- Large square pr rectangular cloth folded lengthwise, held on shoulders with fibulae worn over the stola. womens wrap
Fibulae
ROMAN- Clasps resembling safety pins used by Greeks and Romans
Tutulus
ROMAN- Conical Shaped hair does
Licinium
ROMAN- mens loincloth knotted at waist. worn as undergarment
Tunica
ROMAN- mens. sewn linen basic tunic which orginated in the East and was worn by all classes. Similar to Greek Chiton. Tied at waist, about knee length, usually short sleeves. Primary men and women
Dalmatic
ROMAN- mens Tunic with sleeves. for commoners. Becomes the basis of Byzantine costume. Wide, originally knee length
Femoralia
ROMAN- mens. Half-length trousers originally worn by soldiers, later by civilians
Toga
ROMAN - Mens outer garment. Semi-circular cloth. 8-18 feet in diameter draped in various ways. Adopted from Etruscan Tebenna.
Toga Praetexta
ROMAN- Mens toga with purple bands (edging). Worn by magistrates, priests and children of nobility. Status
Toga Pura
ROMAN- Mens. This style of toga showed the status of the wearer. A length of plain, cream colour wool shawl that was worn by the male citizens of Rome.
Paenula
ROMAN- Mens hooded cloak worn like a poncho. Worn by Prefect of Rome. A heavy wool cloak. Semi circular, closed in front with a hood
Carbatina
ROMAN- Mens ox-hide sandals wrapped around the foot and laced
Clavi (Clavus)
ROMAN- Mens purple stripes or bands found on tunic. To show person of status.
Camisia
BYZANTIUM- Long sleeve undertunic. Knee length for men, full length for both men and women. Embroidery showed at the neck, sleeves, and hem
Braccae
BYZANTIUM- Fitted trousers worn by both men and women. Decorated with bands of embroidery running vertiacally down the front and back.
Hose
BYZANTIUM- from eastern influence. Stockings were cut and sewn to shape and there evidence of knitting in the round. They were made from linen, silk and velvet for the rich. Linen, canvas, and heavy cloth for commoners.
Tunic/Dalmatic
BYZANTIUM- Loose fitting tunic with wide sleeves.
Tablion
BYZANTIUM- A heavily ornamented rectangular piece of fabric, which was placed on the front edge of the mantle. It signified that the wearer was a member of nobility. A crest
Maniakis
BYZANTIUM- A jeweled collar (much like the Egyptian collar) worn over the other garments as a sign of roylaty. (women only/Empress)
Palla
BYZANTIUM- Women wore this wrap like the women of Rome
Stemmis Segmentae
BYZANTIUM- Band of cloth, of gold or precious stones used to decorate the garmnet of roman women
Pallium
BYZANTIUM- A draped rectangular both worn as a cloak by men of ancient Greece and Rome. Also called a lorum. Originally worn ny Men of ancient Greece. Evolved, beautiful heavy embroidering. Status symbol. Worn draped front/back or across chest
Mantle
BYZANTIUM- General term of something that you would throw over on top of clothing
Doublet Pourpoint
14TH CENT- Mens padded undervest begins as protection for knights
Hose
14TH CENT: Mens footed or stirup pants (chausses)
Cote-Hardie
14th CENT- Mens fitted tunic/gown- center front button closure
Poulaine
14TH CENT- Mens extremely long pointed toe shoes. Leather
Pigache
14TH CENT- Mens pointed to leather shoe
Garter
14TH CENT- Mens, holds up hose
Tippets
14TH CENT- Mens long streamer that hang from sleeves
Bardocucllus
14TH CENT- Mens hooded shoulder cape
Dagged Edging
14TH CENT- Mens. The cutting away of hemlines into various shapes
Houce/Garnache
14TH CENT- MENS. Overgown with dogeared lapels
Houppelande
14TH CENT- Mens. 1385 Begins as mens housecoat/ beomes primary overgown 15C. Men and women, tubular vertical pleats girdled in place
Parti-Colorered
14TH CENT- Mens. The verticle splitting of garments into 2 different colours/patterns
Liripipe
14TH CENT- Mens. Long streamer thats at the back of the hood
Cotte
14TH CENT- Womens. Replaced the bliaut- loose fitting gown with magyar sleeve
Gown
14 CENT- Womens. 14C. New. Wide rounded neckline, fitted bodice
Surcoat
14TH CENT- Womens. Jumper like garment with large open armholes
Cote Haride
14TH CENT- Womens. New fitted tunice/gown with centre front, button closure men/women
Plackard
14TH CENT- Women. Stiff front panel on the surcoat
Fillet
14TH CENT- Womens headband
Templers
14TH CENT- Womens braids wound around the ears
Cauls
14TH CENT- Templers encased in crespire (jewelled hairnets)
Reticulated Cauls
14TH CENT- Womens. Cauls that are ‘engineered’ in shape and cover the entire head
Pendant Sleeve
14TH CENT- Womens. Long extreme like a pendant
Kirtle
14TH CENT- Womens. Fancy under gown meant to be seen when over skirt is lifted
Houppelande 2
15TH CENT- Ankle length overcoat, flared from shoulder to hem and fitted with a hight standing collar. Wealthy men/women, luxary fabrics (velvet/furlined) Identified by vertical tubular pleats. Girdled in place
Decolletage
15TH CENT- Womens. Cutting away at neckline
Hennin
15TH CENT- Womens. Generic term for tall headdress