This would usually be worn by women and children from the poorer background. This is because it would be used to protect the hair from the weather. The coif was usually made out of white linen and fit over the hair, tying under the chin.
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The caul was usually made from netted rope, however could also be made from wire. This was the embroided with pearls, gems and more expensive decorations, therefore this would have been worn by the more wealthier members of society.
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Reference: Research on the coif and coil from
The Pillow Box hat:
You can infer from the name that this type of item the Elizabethan's used to decorate their hair resembled a box. These would usually sit at the back of the head, holding the hair.
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Ribbon, pearls and gems:
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Ribbon, pearls and gems:
Once again, this method of decorating the hair was favoured by the wealthier members of Elizabethan England, particularly the royal. This was because it represented the status of wealth and having the means to afford luxurious fabrics and items that poorer people did not. This was also a very beautiful method of decorating the hair. As you can see in the image above the ribbon has been threaded through what seems to be a twist rather than a plat and has then been decorated with various pearls and gems.
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