Adam Stehley Period 1 Mrs. Dengler

Food and drink was different according to one’s status and wealth. The rich ate few fresh fruit and vegetables. Dairy products were deemed inferior and only the poor were supposed to eat them. The food of the upper class lacked vitamin c, calcium, and fiber. Source: era.org.uk/elizabethan-food-and-diet.htm

The upper class clothing was influenced more by geometric shapes than the shape of the body. The Sumptuary Laws required for different classes to wear different clothing. Breaking these laws could result in fines, loss of property, or even execution. Clothing made from gold fabric was only worn by women in the upper class. Upper class clothing was made from a variety of expensive silk, velvet, satin, furs, and cottons. Source: era.org.uk/elizabethan-upper-class-fashion.htm

The Nobles of the Renaissance consisted of the men of the wealthiest families. Their status would be easily recognized by the type of clothing they wore, due to the Sumptuary Laws. Source: era.org.uk/elizabethan-nobles.htm

Upper class women tended to stay at home. They spent most of their time tending to the household staff and children. Men usually spent their time at court or managing their estates. During war time, military campaigns often kept upper class men away from their homes. Source: ns_02_00136.html