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- 22 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
In Elizabethan England, social hierarchy dictated many aspects of life, including clothing. The Statutes of Apparel restricted what people could wear depending on their social rank. Which garment was permitted for the lower-class peasants?
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Explanation
During the Elizabethan era, laws known as the Statutes of Apparel regulated clothing based on social status. Peasants, being at the bottom of the social ladder, were prohibited from wearing luxurious fabrics like silk, velvet, or sable fur. However, they were allowed to wear simple woolen undergarments, which were practical and affordable.
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