Through the whole 17th century in Scandinavia, women of a certain class seem to have almost a uniform. Black jacket and skirt, with a black cap with a white undercap. White collar and cuffs, and sometimes a white apron. It’s the wives and daughters of priests and wealthy men who (mostly) weren't noblemen. Christina Spak here, my 9th great-grandmother, was married to a mayor. Spak in Swedish means “meek”, which I find funny, as she doesn’t look the least meek. Another on my wishlist I have the fabric for, and I always need more 17th century in my life.


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