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Introduction to European Women’s Short Cloaks of the 16th and Early 17th Centuries

by Annaka Poznanska The purpose of this paper is to introduce the short cloak as worn by 16th and early 17th century women. The paper begins with a brief history of the short cloak prior to the 16th century. It continues with an overview of short cloaks by selected geographic region, comparing visual characteristics from

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A Very Brief History of Some Aspects of Newcastle Upon Tyne to the end of the 16th C

by Aelianora de Wyntringham, OL Scholar’s Paper for the Scholars’ Assembly What follows is a quick introductory outline, just showing a bit of what the paper discusses, with snide remarks and questions. Read the paper for answers and you’ll know a little about the best town in England! The paper is here.

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