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Quote:women of gallic, germanic, or british origin.
Didn't take any crap off anyone, from what I can tell. Sometimes got stuck in in battle as well.
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forgot to add, portrayel is 76 A.D., at the pathetically crappy fort of caer gai. probably one of the worst posts in the roman army.
a few female civilian items were found they, weaving, spinning, some bronze jewelry etc.
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Quote:a few female civilian items were found they, weaving, spinning, some bronze jewelry etc.
In that case, complain about the shape of your fibula and you get a smack in the mouth :wink:
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If you want to portray poor people, you may want to consider simple cabartinae (one-piece shoes, similar to Veldtschoen) for footwear.
Women in Gaul most likely also wore leg wraps or leg coverings - something like wool stockings were excavated at Les-Martres-de-Veyre (I only know them from second-hand images, the original publication is incredibly elusive). It's not only a good idea in bad weather, but also makes the point that you are not Italian. Sewn stockings AFAIK are 'Barbarian', like trousers.
Germanic women in 'native' wear might also consider a peplos-type dress, but you'd better ask meles about those.
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