Tunics
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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 sleeves and 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.
Knee length rucked tunics with tight sleeves and square keyhole neck
Shin length rucked tunics with tight sleeves and
These first appear after about 1025AD? – Harley.
Knee length tunics 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’
