Hood

Orkney Hood

This hood from the Orkneys, may date from the "Viking" age. It resembles Roman Cucullus.

Some Sources:

• Gabra-Sanders, Thea. "An Update on the Orkney Hood." Archaeological Textiles Newsletter.  (Spring 1997)
• Henshall, Audrey S. "Early Textiles Found in Scotland.  Pt. 1 - Locally Made." Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (86) 1951-2.

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Some Clothing of the Middle Ages - Hoods - Orkney Hood, by I. Marc Carlson, Copyright 1996 This code is given for the free exchange of information, provided the Author's Name is included in all future revisions, and no money change hands-