In the Medieval Times

NOBLE WOMEN

Kayla MitchellPd.8Due – May 4, 2011

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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