Clothes of the Common People In Elizabethan and Early Stuart England
Volume 23: Womens' Linens and Aprons
Introduction
This volume sets out to identify the names and natures of the various linen components of common women's costume and also their aprons whether linen or woollen.
Contents:
| Chapter | Title | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Styles | 5 | |
| Headwear | ||
| Napkins, Quaters and Crosscloths | 6 | |
| Kerchers and Kerchiefs | 11 | |
| Rails | 17 | |
| Headcloths, Headkerchers & Forehead cloths | 19 | |
| Coifs | 20 | |
| Cauls and Bonegraces | 27 | |
| Bandanas, Facecloths, Face kerchers & Mufflers | 29 | |
| Neckwear and Cuffs | ||
| Neckerchers | 31 | |
| Kerchers and Handkerchers round the neck | 34 | |
| Neckwear with bands | 38 | |
| Rails round the neck and Partlets | 40 | |
| Ruffs, Hand Ruffs and Cuffs | 42 | |
| Smocks | 47 | |
| Aprons | 55 |
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