Greetings!
I'm actually surprised no one has pointed out the Greenland finds, which
as I recall mostly date from the 14th century. I think that might give
a clue as to what a potential Vinland colony might have been wearing in
the 14th/15th centuries--similar to European styles, but probably
lagging current fashion somewhat. If the colony continued to be part of
Norse trading routes, they certainly would have had access to wool
fabrics from Iceland or beyond. I would expect that they would have
used local skins for shoes, outerwear, and other things that you would
need skins for, but on the other hand, a settlement in Vinland might
well have quickly become a shipping point for North American goods (such
as furs and skins) into the European market in exchange for luxury goods.
Susan
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