Clothing in the Middle Ages

by Lynne Elliott

Book Overview

For nobles in the Middle Ages, clothing was a symbol of power and status. Their clothes were costly, made of beautiful material and encrusted with jewelry. Peasants wore work clothes made of coarser material. Young readers will be fascinated by this new book that features fashions from the days of knights and ladies. Topics include: - making fabrics - peasants' clothing - trade, towns, and textiles - fabrics from far away - style in towns - a noble's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778713830
• ISBN13: 9780778713838
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6