Book Review: A Handbook for Women's Clothing of the Late 15th Century by Anna Malmborg and Willhelm Schütz

Abstract

Medieval re-enactment, especially late 15th century, has become increasingly popular during the past 15-20 years and it seems like the growth will not stop anytime soon (unless the Viking re-enactment takes over as a consequence of the popular culture and mainstream focus – but that is another discussion). In 1994 the book ''The Medieval Soldier'' by Gerry Embleton and John Howe was published. It has been the bible for many a medieval re-enactor and has also been one of the reasons why the late 15th century has been increasingly popular to re-enact.

Keywords

• textile
• sawing
• late middle ages
• denmark
• norway
• sweden
• book
• review