Herjolfsnes no.73
This hood from late 14th century was found in such a bad condition
that it was impossible to preserve, but a pattern was made from the
remains of its one half before it entirely deteriorated. The hood
appeared to be sewn from 2 similar parts. The preserved half was
further divided into 2 by a horizontal seam, probably as a result of
mending or to save fabric at the time of sewing. This seam is not
shown on the picture, because it has no effect on the outlook of the
garment. Each half had a triangular insertion in the lower part to go
over the shoulders. The hood was made for a person with a head
circumference of at most 40 cm (very small).
Based on: Meddelelser om Gronland, Buried Norsemen at
Herjolfsnes; Dr.phil. Poul Norlund; Copenhagen 1924; C.A.Reitzel
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