Coif
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| Elizabethan-Tudor Coif Available on http://www.thistlebees.com/basefile/hats-basic-01.htm sit by: Alum bank Web [Viewed on 4th December 2014] |
A Coif is a head covering that the Elizabethans and tudors started wearing in the 16th century and into the 17th century.
A Coif is a close-fitting cap made of white linen, the more wealthy people wore silk Coifs.
A Coif was mainly worn for decoration in the Elizabethans times by the more upper class, wealthy and respected people as well as worn for warmth and keeping hair out of the face.
As the century progressed the Coif got smaller and smaller until they barely covered any hair. A few man also wore them.
Most coifs were made from white linen, silk for the rich. Some tied under the chin.
Caul
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Eleanor of Toledo portrait-caul
by Agnolo Bronzino, c. 1550,
(Wallace Collection, London)
Available on: http://www.elizabethan-portraits.com/Various_4.htm
Oil on Panel
[viewed on 4the December 2014]
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Most of them were crocheted, but some were beaded and some were tied with strings whilst others were elastic to keep them fitted to their head.
French Hood
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French Hood-Anne Boleyn
Oil on Panet
Available on http://www.elizabethancostume
.net/headwear/frenchhood.html [Viewed on 5 December 2014] |
The French Hood was a fashion accessory that obviously started in France, and Anna Boleyn was the one that introduced the French Hoods into England. The reason being was when Anne Boleyn was in court in France she adapted to the French fashion and brought this fashion back with her.
The hoods maintained their shapes the structure was made out of wires.
French hoods were worn from 1530 to 1580 and were one of the longest-lasting types of headwear of the 16th century. However throughout the years the the french hood become smaller and more delicate.
By the time Elizabethan came to the throne was hood was then known as a 'billiment' apposed to a hood. This was more delicate as it was decorated with pearls, lace, stone and even gold jewellery.
Pillbox hat
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| Portrait of a Lady of the Elizabethan Court, c.1595 By William Available on http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/william/portr ait-of-a-lady-of-the-elizabethan-court,-c.1595.htm Oil Painting on Canvas [View on 5 December] |
The Pillbox hat started to become popular in around the 1595, in the early years of Elizabeth's reign. The main use of these hats were used for a sign of wealth and good presentation, keeping their hair neat and the curls in place.
The pillbox Hat looks like a round, flat hat, that fits to the back of the hair. The hat was made from thick paper and starch, this held the shape of the hat together.
Only the wealthy people could afford this type of hat due to the pearls, jewels and gold embroidery pattern on the hat.
Attifet
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1578 – Mary Queen of Scots by
by Nicholas Hilliard
Available on http://trystancraft.com/costume/
[Viewed on 5 December 2014]
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The is an Attifet. A heart-shaped fashion accessory headdress that originated in France was the fashion in the 16th and 17th century.
This was first worn by Mary Queen of Scots and Catherine de Medici.
This hat has its structure by a wire frame going around the outsides of this hat. This accessory was mainly in a white colour, however they did have black ones but they was known as a widow's hood. This was also an accessory that belonged to someone of a high class background as they were usually made of silk, linen, lace and pearls.
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