Quick Notes 5 Triangle of Power Clothing Triangle

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Quick Notes #5 Triangle of Power Clothing

Quick Notes #5 Triangle of Power Clothing

Triangle of Power God King / Queen Nobility / Clergy Gentry Commoners Children /

Triangle of Power God King / Queen Nobility / Clergy Gentry Commoners Children / Teens

Shakespeare’s World n God = ruler of everything and everyone n The church and

Shakespeare’s World n God = ruler of everything and everyone n The church and its leaders = representatives of God n King was king by divine right n Wife was obliged to obey her husband n Children had no rights, except those allowed by parents n Teenagers had to obey every wish of their parents until marriage

Renaissance Man n Doublet: – – – like a breastplate covers back and chest

Renaissance Man n Doublet: – – – like a breastplate covers back and chest ridges down front wings at shoulders stuffed with horsehair, wool, or rags to keep its shape n Sleeves: separate garments, tight at wrists; tied to the doublet with laces

n Ruff: stiffly starched ruffles at the neck, usually white n Hats: of many

n Ruff: stiffly starched ruffles at the neck, usually white n Hats: of many different shapes; usually had a band; worn indoors to keep warm

n Hose: covered the body from waist down; upper parts stuffed to make them

n Hose: covered the body from waist down; upper parts stuffed to make them stick out (trunk hose) n Breeches or venetians: sometimes worn over hose

n Cloaks: capes; worn over the doublet; very fashionable; made in different lengths, but

n Cloaks: capes; worn over the doublet; very fashionable; made in different lengths, but usually short n Gowns: like cloaks but closed in front; fitted at shoulders

Hat Ruff Doublet Trunk Hose

Hat Ruff Doublet Trunk Hose

Renaissance Woman n Undergarments – Smock – Corset – Stockings – Farthingale: framework made

Renaissance Woman n Undergarments – Smock – Corset – Stockings – Farthingale: framework made of wire or whalebone, causing kirtle (skirt) to stand out from body

n Bodice: came down to waist n Kirtle: skirt, often of different material than

n Bodice: came down to waist n Kirtle: skirt, often of different material than the bodice

n Partlet or jewelry bodice: – separate garment from bodice – above neckline –

n Partlet or jewelry bodice: – separate garment from bodice – above neckline – wings at the shoulders – came to a point at narrow waist

n Sleeves: – held to the bodice with laces – tight at wrists, full

n Sleeves: – held to the bodice with laces – tight at wrists, full otherwise – stuffed to keep shape – sometimes had ruffs at wrists

n Headwear: – hats and hoods very popular – sometimes came to a point

n Headwear: – hats and hoods very popular – sometimes came to a point over middle of forehead, giving face a heart shape – styled much like men’s hats n Hair: worn in many styles, but always brushed back from forehead

n Outer Garments: – cloaks and gowns like men’s – a safeguard or overskirt

n Outer Garments: – cloaks and gowns like men’s – a safeguard or overskirt protected the kirtle, especially when riding horseback

Headwear Ruff Cloak Partlet Sleeve Kirtle

Headwear Ruff Cloak Partlet Sleeve Kirtle