Call for Papers for Topping it off: dress and textiles above the shoulder

British Library, Cotton MS Nero D VII f. 107r. The Benefactors’ Book of St Albans Abbey, 1380 – circa 1540

On Sunday, 27 April The Medieval Dress and Textile Society will host its annual conference online via Zoom.

We welcome proposals for 20-minute papers concerning all aspects of European textiles, clothing, dress and fashion accessories from the end of the Roman Empire in western Europe until the Early Modern Period (approximately 400 to 1600 C.E.). Papers on this theme might address hats, head wraps, hair styling, eyeglasses, jewellery, cosmetics, or other related topics. We encourage speakers of both academic and non-academic backgrounds to propose papers. Surprise us with the creativity and scope of your investigations.

To submit a paper proposal, please complete this form by 15 January, 2025.

Any questions, please contact events@medats.org.uk.