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*Depictions of Vikings in the 10th / 11th centuries show them wearing knee length tunics???????? | *Depictions of Vikings in the 10th / 11th centuries show them wearing knee length tunics???????? | ||
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This is based on the assumption that the Vikings seem to wear leather belts with decorative fittings and plates. There would be no point in this kind of belt being worn if it were not visible. | This is based on the assumption that the Vikings seem to wear leather belts with decorative fittings and plates. There would be no point in this kind of belt being worn if it were not visible. | ||
For examples of elaborate belts see ‘Men’s Belts, Bags & Accessories’ | For examples of elaborate belts see ‘Men’s Belts, Bags & Accessories’ | ||
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+ | === ... with unrucked sleeves === | ||
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+ | === ... shorter tunics === | ||
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+ | == Knee length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves and faced square keyhole neck == | ||
+ | From 980AD. | ||
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+ | === ... with decoration === | ||
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+ | == Knee length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves and round faced keyhole neck == | ||
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+ | === ... with decoration === | ||
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+ | === ... with European style facing === | ||
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+ | == Shin length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves and round keyhole neck== | ||
+ | These first appear after about 1025AD? – Harley. | ||
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+ | == Ankle length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves== | ||
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Revision as of 18:54, 8 September 2012
Tunic material
... made of wool
... made of linen
... made from different coloured cloth
Tunics made from different types of cloth each a different colour
Primary Tunic Styles
Knee length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves and unfaced rounded neck
Art
- Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts
- Of the xx manuscripts dated from 900 to 1066AD that show clear tunic lengths the following results can be noted:
- To top of knee or above: 21 manuscripts
- To middle of knee: 15 manuscripts
- To bottom of knee: 5 manuscripts (most being post 1050AD)
Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
Tunic length reconstructions are primarily based on Anglo-Saxon manuscripts. No tunics are shown to end between the knee and ankle.
A Ankle length robe type garment is often shown being worn by aristocratic men sitting down.
... with visible belts
Art
- Depictions of Vikings in the 10th / 11th centuries show them wearing knee length tunics????????
Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
This is based on the assumption that the Vikings seem to wear leather belts with decorative fittings and plates. There would be no point in this kind of belt being worn if it were not visible.
For examples of elaborate belts see ‘Men’s Belts, Bags & Accessories’
... with unrucked sleeves
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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... shorter tunics
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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... with decoration
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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Knee length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves and faced square keyhole neck
From 980AD.
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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... with decoration
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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Knee length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves and round faced keyhole neck
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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... with decoration
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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... with European style facing
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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Shin length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves and round keyhole neck
These first appear after about 1025AD? – Harley.
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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Ankle length rucked tunics with tight rucked sleeves
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
Seen on aristocratic...