Fmd 201 - Chp. 5

Front 1

Paludamentum

Back 1

upper class men and women of 6th Century Byzantine Empire tunic and cloak

Front 2

tabloin

Back 2

large embroidered square at the front of paludamentum proclaimed their high status

Front 3

braies

Back 3

layers of clothing worn by men consisted of linen undergarment worn throughout the middle ages, from which the modern term breeches derives.

Front 4

chemise

Back 4

linen undershirt

Front 5

undertunic

Back 5

worn over braies and shirt. For men of importance this garment was full length and for labors knee length.

Front 6

outertunic

Back 6

allows the undertunic to show at the sleeves and skirt hem.

Front 7

bliath

Back 7

12th Century garment worn by upperclass men and women, was more complex in cut and fit than earlier garment.

Front 8

cape/cloak/mantle

Back 8

most common outdoor garment worn through the early middle ages

Front 9

fillet

Back 9

band placed over a veil to covered married women's hair.