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The clothing of Pre-Norman [[England]] was very simple, existing primarily for protection and warmth with little or no interest in [[fashion]]. All [[class]]es wore garments of similar type. Distinctions of rank were shown in the quality of the fabric and in the person's [[jewelry]]. [[Wool]] and [[linen]] were the most common [[fabric]]s. Both were dyed in basic, natural colors. Upper class women might occupy their spare time by working [[embroidery]], but such adornment was rare.
The clothing of Pre-Norman [[England]] was very simple, existing primarily for protection and warmth with little or no interest in [[fashion]]. All [[class]]es wore garments of similar type. Distinctions of rank were shown in the quality of the fabric and in the person's [[jewelry]]. [[Wool]] and [[linen]] were the most common [[fabric]]s. Both were dyed in basic, natural colors. Upper class women might occupy their spare time by working [[embroidery]], but such adornment was rare.
Women wore two long [[gown]]s with tight-fitting [[sleeves]] as basic [[undergarment]]s. Over these, was worn a super-[[tunic]], a loose gown with moderately flared sleeves which reached a few inches past the elbow and were turned back into a cuff. The super-tunic was hitched up at the sides to around knee length to keep it free of dirt. Unmarried women always covered their heads unless they were slaves. The head-dresses were nothing more than a simple draped cloth or a hood which was attached to the cloak. The cloak was a large semi circle of fabric which was draped around the shoulders and tied or pinned with a brooch.
Women wore two long [[gown]]s with tight-fitting [[sleeves]] as basic [[undergarment]]s. Over these, was worn a super-[[tunic]], a loose gown with moderately flared sleeves which reached a few inches past the elbow and were turned back into a cuff. The super-tunic was hitched up at the sides to around knee length to keep it free of dirt. Unmarried women always covered their heads unless they were slaves. The head-dresses were nothing more than a simple draped cloth or a hood attached to the cloak. The cloak was a large semi circle of fabric which was draped around the shoulders and tied or pinned with a brooch.
[[Image:Men900.jpg|thumb|150px|A man from 900 AD]]
[[Image:Men900.jpg|thumb|150px|A man from 900 AD]]