A wimple is a medieval form of female headcovering, formed of a large piece of cloth worn draped around the neck and chin, covering the top of the head; it was usually made from white linen …

Jan 9, 2020 · For ‘wimple’, they write: “Late 12th to mid-14th centuries, rare in the 15th century. A long piece of white linen or silk draped over the front of the neck and swathed round the chin, …

Jun 15, 2022 · Today if you were to search for “wimple” you’d find many variations, from the original hijab-inspired head and neck covering to the more elaborate cornette which was of …

May 15, 2021 · This particular style of woman's hood can be found in various 16th century Flemish paintings. However, this particular hood appears to have only been painted by one …

This paper is a result of a simple question: what did a working woman wear during the latter half of the 16th century? I began my research under the impression that I would quickly find an …

When portraits were first painted of St Pol in the seventeenth century, the college she founded may have sought to increase the status of their founder by associating her legacy with …

wimple, headdress worn by women over the head and around the neck, cheeks, and chin. From the late 12th until the beginning of the 14th century, it was worn extensively throughout …

barbe 14th-16th century pleated linen veil and wimple often worn by widows and nuns. barbette fine linen band passing under the chin like a strap, worn with a fillet. barmecloth 14th to 17th …

Jul 20, 2018 · In Part's I & II, we have seen how Christianity has influenced the idea of women covering their hair and dressing modestly, and is the basis of the wimple and veil. As we saw …

The wimple is a garment of medieval Europe worn by women. It is a cloth which usually covers the head and is worn around the neck and chin. At many stages of medieval culture it was …