1) Medieval dress and fashion are difficult to date accurately due to inconsistencies in how clothing was depicted in paintings from different eras. 2) For peasants, clothing was basic and made from locally produced fabrics like kersey that were hardwearing. Washing clothes was uncommon. 3) The Black Death in the 14th century significantly reduced the population and power of the church while increasing wages and social mobility. It also contributed to diverging fashion trends between social classes and regions of Europe.

1. Medieval Society and Influences OR THE BITS WE KNOW: OR THINK WE KNOW: OR SUSPECT

3. BRUEGEL 1525-1569

25. HUGE IMPACT OF DISEASE

28. SUPERSTITION AND TRYING TO MAKE SENSE

33. “ All Witch-craft comes from carnal lust which in women is insatiable” J Springer & H Kraemer 15 th Cent.

37. Women Weaving

39. 15 th Poulains-15 th Hennin

40. 15 th Hennin bourgeois- 15 th Venice

41. Women and Men Move Apart

42. And the Devil can take the Hind-Most