Interesting, I was just looking at some paintings from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection. There were a number of them where men were in this state of dress.
I don't know, but wonder if its just perhaps some folk couldn't afford shoes. A few years ago when doing a paper on costuming terms in the German language, I came across a story about a "plot" during some war or another where the "signal" that you were on one side was that you only wore a shirt. Some members did not own a shirt, therefore they were allowed to borrow paper to wear in lieu of a shirt. Surely shoes were more expensive than shirts? Just a thought.... About joining, this should tell your friend all they need to know: http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume<http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume> Sg ----- Original Message ----- From: Cynthia J Ley<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Luttrell Psalter Period Query I think it's artistic license. > "I have a query about 14th century hose. Some of the illustrations > in > >the Psalter show men wearing hose without shoes or boots. Can you > >direct me to any information about this practice - or am I just > >misinterpreting the images?" > > Can anyone help - I will pass on information. > > Also, can anyone remind me how one joins please - my colleague would > > like to join us. > > Suzi _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
