Historical Clothing

Famous Fashion from World History........

Snood

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/snood 31st Jul 2021 - As has been previously discussed with Medieval Garments such as The Brittany Hood and related items, the 14th Century Snood was very similar in usage. …

Houppelande

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/houppelande 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in great numbers in the 14th Century  (1380 AD), The Houppelande was a unisex style of clothing. Considered an outer garment, it was a gown- …

Czapka Cap

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/czapka-cap 31st Jul 2021 - A staple of Polish and Russian Cavalry Units in the 18th Century, The somewhat iconic Czapka Cap was a uniquely shaped “Helmet” of sorts. …

Cortehardie

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cortehardie 31st Jul 2021 - A variant of the previously discussed Kirtel Dress, The Cortehardie was a popular and long lasting female dress seen in 14th Century Europe. Possibly …

US Army Model 1880 Dress Uniform

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-army-model-1880-dress-uniform 31st Jul 2021 - The basic Uniform of The US Army had changed greatly since it’s initial inception in 1780. The basic Colors scheme was Dark Blue  (sometime …

Mitre Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mitre-hat 31st Jul 2021 - The Mitre Hat was designed after various Clerical Hats used by Religious Orders, and was a popular form of Military Headgear used by various Elite Inf …

Whimple

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/whimple 31st Jul 2021 - The Wimple was a standard article for wear during the 11th Century in most of Europe. Worn by Women, The Wimple served a religious purpose. The coveri …

Gaberdine Robe

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/gaberdine 31st Jul 2021 - Seen as the apex of 15th Century fashion, The Gaberdine Robe was perhaps one of the most recognized during The Middle Ages. Noted for long and flowing …

Epaulette

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/epaulette 31st Jul 2021 - With examples going back to Ancient Rome, The Epaulette is a style of Uniform decoration – used to denote Rank or affiliation with a specific Mi …

Kirtel

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/kirtel 31st Jul 2021 - Kirtel's were dress styles popularized in the 16th Century (Germany). Used by Commoners and the emerging "Middle Class". The Kirtel was a long, one-pi …

Dolman Robe

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dolman-robe 31st Jul 2021 - A iconic style of Medieval Dress seen as early as the 8th Century AD, The Dolman would continue until the late 16th Century. The style developed in Th …

Variegated Uniforms

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/variegated-uniform 31st Jul 2021 - Perhaps the most recognized of “traditional” Military Uniforms, the style of Uniform known as “Variegated” (also known as Coun …