Hoods

A hood was originally a practical, and later a fashionable part of garment. First hoods were worn only by men, but in the 14th century some women's versions began to appear that were worn instead of coifs.

Orkney

Type of hood from 3-7th century that looked like a roman cucullus.

Herjolfsnes No.73

A hood for a very thin, small person. Late 14th century.

Herjolfsnes No.66

Big hood with a liripipe falling over the shoulders. Late 14th century.

Herjolfsnes No.76

This hood belongs to a man's garment #43 and probably had a liripipe. Late 14th century.

London

Ladies cape buttoned under the chin and on the neck, found during excavation in London, dated to late 14th century.