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In the Medieval Times
NOBLE WOMEN
Kayla MitchellPd.8Due – May 4, 2011
Eastwood, Kay. Women and Girls in the Middle Ages. New York: Cabtree Publishing company, 2004.
Hinds, Kathryn. The Castle. New York: Bench Mark Books, 2001.
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WORKS CITED
The Noble women
played a very
interesting role in
the Middle Ages
because they were
one of the wealthiest
people.
INTRODUCTION
appearance was very important
dyed hair yellow to look younger
face makeup applied to look
pale
bloody gums, bad teeth
magnificent clothes made of
silk, etc…
NOBLE WOMEN'S APPEARANCE
Manners and etiquette
Dance, ride horses, and
archery
Sewing, seamstress
Manage large households
How to give orders to servants
EDUCATION OF A NOBLE WOMEN
Had to run the household
Occasionally had to organize the defense of a castle before an attack
Had to provide children to inherit the land
ROLES OF THE NOBLE WOMEN
Most Noble women lived in castles
Slept in solar bedroom (master bedroom)
Each room had a fireplace
CASTLES
Wore many layers of clothing to keep warm
Wore colors red, purple, and royal blue to show their wealth
Sewed all clothes by hand
Jewelry of gold or silver
CLOTHING OF NOBLE WOMEN
Held and attended huge celebrations called feasts
Celebrated marriages or battles won in the biggest hall in a castle called great halls
Some feasts would need 120 piglets and 6000 eggs or 60 full grown pigs prepared
Some forms of entertainment were jousting, board games, or jesters
IMPORTANT EVENTS
A guarded and exclusive preserve of nobility
Hunted, guarded castles, and played with children
Trained to attack knights in battle Were often presented as royal or
noble gifts
IRISH WOLFHOUNDS
As you can see life in the Middle Ages is very interesting as a wealthy Noble woman!
CONCLUSION