CLEAN : The fine Style of Tudors and Stuarts

The video discusses the symbolism in a white gown, highlighting symbols like violets and rings for love and marriage, and the fleur-de-lis for heritage. It explains how clothing in the Stuart period was used to demonstrate status, both through obvious symbols and subtle means like elaborate ruffs that required daily maintenance.

What do the violets and interlocking rings on the gown symbolize?

• Love and marriage

• Wealth and power

• Friendship and unity

• Heritage and tradition

Who does the fleur-de-lis on the gown represent?

• Her mother

• Her sister

• Her grandmother

• Her father

During the Stuart period, what was the primary purpose of clothing?

• To follow fashion trends

• To demonstrate status

• To provide comfort

• To protect from the weather

How were family connections displayed in clothing during the Stuart period?

• Through fabric quality

• Through color choices

• Through woven symbols

• Through garment length

What did wearing a large ruff around the neck signify?

• A connection to royalty

• A lack of fashion sense

• The ability to afford maintenance

• A preference for comfort