Womens kit

Shift - White off white. Yokeless, long, loose with loose sleeves covering elbows
Drawstring or front tie fastening\- Linen

Stockings - To civilian pattern.
Inner: Mid thigh length.
Outer: Over knee to mid thigh length. Linen.
Natural colours. Cut cloth, knitted. Natural colours.

Headwear - Coif/headscarf covering hair.
Felt hat or brimmed monmouth over coif. Off white Linen.
Felt hats, natural colours.

Bodice - Stiffened or boned
Sleeved bodice to century pattern circa 1625-1650
If front-laced, either to meet edge-to-edge or a stomacher must be worn\- Wool/linen.
Natural colours.

Skirt (known as petticoat in C17 - Ankle length, full skirt, pleated or gathered.
Additional petticoats worn together.
Top skirt could be open-fronted or hitched up. Wool/linen

Footwear - Women's latchet shoes. Leather.
Natural colours.

Others
Kerchief.
Apron.
Pouches*
Knife*
* see soldiers' clothing.Off white Linen

 


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