Clothing
Examples of different types of footwear
Price Range | Shoe | Description |
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Cheapest | Turn Shoe | An easy to make shoe with a soft sole. It provides basic protection for the feet but isn't particularly sturdy or waterproof. Turn Shoe |
Every Day | Shoes | A hard leather sole and stiff uppers give protection to the feet although they are not particularly waterproof. Even if they are manufactured without the cut outs! Latchet Shoe |
Every Day | Ankle Boots | The higher uppers give a lot more support and protection and these boots are often favoured by soldiers, travellers and country workers. They are more expensive that shoes, but not significantly so. Ankle Boots |
Occasional | Buckle Shoes | The Buckle shoe is much smarter and just as sturdy as any of the other shoes, but the extra labbour and metal trimmings make it more expensive. Buckle Shoe |
Occasional | Soft Boots | These knee length soft boots have a soft-ish sole and are always hand made so as to be a precise fit. They are superb for long trips in the countryside. Soft Boot |
Occasional | Hard Boots | These hard soled boots can be worn below the knee or have the tops pulled up to protect the thigh. They are especially good for horsemen. Riding Boots |
Examples of different types of headwear
Price Range | Hat | Description |
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Cheapest | Wooly Hat | The humble woolly hat actually has a long and distinguished history. Woolly Hat |
Cheapest | Scarf | A simple length of material wrapped around the head. Large woollen scarves can offer reasonable levels of protection, while others might be more decorative. Scarf |
Every Day | Montero | A peaked cap with sides that pull down to cover the ears. It can look quite jaunty when worn properly. Montero |
Every Day | Hood | Made from a length of woven wool that is cut and stitched to shape. The they come in the 'normal' range of colours - grey, brown, green and yellow. Wear a Wool Cap or Montero underneath and be really warm in winter. Hood |
Every Day | Straw Hat | Easy to make and provides good protection from the sun, although it isn't too good in the rain. Anything other than the 'basic shape' costs a bit more. Straw Hat |
Occasional | Fur Hat | Popular with country people who spend a lot of time in the great outdoors, fur hate may (or may not) have ear flaps or tails (or other parts of an animals anatomy) attached. Fur Hat |
Occasional | Felt Hat | Made of felted wool this is a normal every day black hat. The way it is decorated shows your station in life. The wealthier you are the more expensive your hat band and trimmings. Felt hat |
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