What Medieval Women Wore in Winter

I was recently in Norway, where it reached temperatures of -21 Celsius, and I wanted to see how my medieval clothing would hold up in winter! Here's what medieval women wore in the 14th century during the coldest season of the year.

Further Reading:

https://www.science.smith.edu/climatelit/the-effects-of-the-little-ice-age/

https://blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-stories/medieval-lives-working-women-in-english-society-1300-1500/

https://www.themorgan.org/collection/hours-of-henry-viii/11

https://argilrien.wordpress.com/2017/04/15/schichten-eines-mittelalter-gewandes-layers-of-a-medieval-garment/

Women’s Work: The First 20,000 Years by Elizabeth Wayland Barber

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