Clothing
Celtic
An article by Baroness Eithni ingen Taloran on Pictish clothing and accessories. Graphic intensive. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Extant
Trousers from the Thorsbjerg Mose
Information on what is commonly known as the Thorsbjerg trousers. Submitted by Brann
Diary of a reconstruction of the Viborg shirt. Submitted by Brann
General
A website with a multitude of links to various items of interests.
The Orkney Hood: An Ancient Re-cycled Textile
A museum replication of the Orkney Hood, from the wool up, using period techniques. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Fashion in Medieval Manuals of Sin
An article on the medieval writings condemning extravagant clothing as sinful. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Newcomers
A beginner's primer for clothing through the SCA period. Mainly a sourcebook for links with some overviews. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Nordic
Bibliography of Sources for the Construction of Vikng Garments
An extensive listing of resources for Viking age garments and their construction.
Some information on the Birka style with the artists interpretation of the find. Additional resources for other styles can be found by clicking the arrow button at the bottom.
Clothing and the Individual in Medieval Norway and Sweden
A thesis in Swedish. The English summary starts on page 324, about 7/8ths of the way through the document. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Article on several forms of Apron dress or Hangerock
A summary of the available literature with an emphasis towards making more authentic garb. Submitted by Brann
Kit guide for The Vikings re-creation group. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Basic Viking women's clothing. I feel the site is more valuable for the illustrations of extant combs. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Saxon
Making Early Period Anglo-Saxon Garb
A general overview of Anglo-Saxon garb and accessories for both men and women. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
14th Century
A comparative study of extant garments in Northwestern Europe. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Reconstruction of a Garment from the Moy Bog, Co. Claire, Ireland
A complete reconstruction of the Moy Bog gown and the author's conclusions. Submitted by Brann
14th Century Women's Clothing: The Luttrell Psalter Period
Class handout by Lady Merouda Tremayne. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
An account of making a dress based on the Moy Bog gown. Submitted by Brann
A slideshow presentation presenting notes on the cotehardie. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Sideless Surcoats and Gates of Hell
An overview of historical garments and their construction. This handout by Sabrina de la Bere covers both men's and women's version of the garment. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
15th Century
Diebold Schilling's "Spiezer Chronicle Gown"; A New Beginning...
The construction of a gown from a 15th century painting. Submitted by Brann
Will the Real Fifteenth Century Sleeve Please Stand Up?
An article on kirtle sleeves by Lady Mathilde Bourette. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Red c. 1380 Western European Fitted Gown
An article on specific kirtles by Lady Mathilde Bourette. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Fur Lined Women's Gown, 3rd Quarter 15th Century
Documentation on the descendant of the Houpplande, circa 1471 written by Lady Mathilde Bourette. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Men's Clothing in the Second Half of the 15th Century: From the Skin Out
Documentation for a set clothing from the War of the Roses. Open in PDF. Submitted by Brann
An Overview of Men's Clothing in Northern Italy c. 1420-1480
As reconstructed by Master Lorenzo Petrucci. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Understanding the Houplande and Burgundian Clothing Construction
Somewhat outdated I feel, but outlines the basics. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Article about a reconstruction of a men's purse; however, there is more information on fabric cost and wages in the War of the Roses era. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
16th Century
Documentation on the above subject; a good resource for woodcuts. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
German Cut Hosen, c. 1500-1555
Documentation on the slashed and cut style of hosen. Opens in Document. Submitted by Brann
Pilgrim
Pilgrim's Clothing - Larsdatter
A Material culture database featuring images of medieval men and women on pilgrimage. Submitted by Brann
Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann
Russian Pilgrims in Constantinople
A paper on the above subject around the year 1200. Opens in PDF. Submitted by Brann