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'''Headwear''' refers to an article of [[clothing]] worn on the head. It may be a [[hat]], [[cap]], [[coif]], [[hood]] or otherwise. |
'''Headwear''' refers to an article of [[clothing]] worn on the head. It may be a [[hat]], [[cap]], [[coif]], [[hood]] or otherwise. |
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Head coverings are almost always present in medieval images of everyday life (particulary for males). The few exceptions seem to for monks (although this may be a convention to shows that the individual is a monk) and some labourers when engaged in heavy labour. |
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An oft sited criticism of many historical recreations (both in Hollywood and recreation groups]] is the lack of headwear. |
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Revision as of 15:26, 24 January 2006
Headwear refers to an article of clothing worn on the head. It may be a hat, cap, coif, hood or otherwise.
Head coverings are almost always present in medieval images of everyday life (particulary for males). The few exceptions seem to for monks (although this may be a convention to shows that the individual is a monk) and some labourers when engaged in heavy labour.
An oft sited criticism of many historical recreations (both in Hollywood and recreation groups]] is the lack of headwear.
