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Early Tudor clothing
Increase and demonstrate knowledge of Tudors with this labelling activity. Drag the labels into place and use 'Mark' when you are ready.
Discussion points
- The way rich Tudors lived and dressed were very different to the poor.
- Women used to sew gems and jewels on to a kirtle's neckline to decorate it.
- A smock was part of a ladies undergarments usually with a square, frilled neckline.
- Doublets were vests for men usually embroidered with jewels.
- A jerkin was a close fitting jacket worn over the doublet.
- Men used to keep the family jewels and small weapons in their codpiece!
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