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The newsletters archived here represent researches on Middle Class costuming and society in the Middle Ages through the Renaissance era. Included are articles on fabric, dress, social customs, and information on many different aspects of life in those times. Most articles are written by myself, others are written by noted persons in the renaissance faire scene. I have included source references for each article and newsletter, or will be posting them soon - I promise!. I invite you to submit information or ideas for articles for future use. I encourage anyone who is interested to use these articles for their own costume, households, guilds, and acting troupes. I hope you enjoy reading about this aspect of history as much as I enjoy researching and writing these articles!
 
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Volume I - The Middle Class As A Social Entity

Vol. I Bibliography

Volume II - Fabric Trade in the Renaissance

Vol. II Bibliography

Volume III - A Brief History of Corduroy

Vol. III Bibliography

Volume IV - The Joy of Hats

Vol. IV Bibliography

Volume V - The Joy of Hats, Part II

Vol. V Bibliography

Volume VI - Irish Clothing

Vol. V Bibliography

Volume VI-a - Irish Clothing, Continued (Briefly)

Vol. V Bibliography

Volume VII - Great Western War VI

 

Volume VIII - Early Renaissance Men's Spanish clothing

 

Volume IX - From Auchinleck to Zouche, a peek at English place names