COSTUMES OF ANTIQUITY

Suits draped around the body, loose or narrow linen dresses. Greek chiton and himation, Egyptian loincloth and pectoral, Byzantine pleated fabrics. Short and long tunics, woollen coats, Roman togas or Gallic braies. For accessories, see leather sandals, sheaths, fibulae and staples, belts, shawls, torques, tiaras and glass bead necklaces.

COSTUMES OF THE MIDDLE AGES

Tunics, chainses and bliauds, coats and surcoats, shirts, blouses, pourpoints, doublets, chausses, coats of mail, hooded coats, chaperons, hennins, shoes à la poulaine, velvet or brocade dresses embellished with furs, cloisonné brooches, enamels…