1. All different classes developed their own culture of dress. The notion of what was beautiful or ugly, proper or improper, decent or vulgar, differed.

    All different classes developed their own culture of dress. The notion of what was beautiful or ugly, proper or improper, decent or vulgar, differed.

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  2. Some sumptuary laws were passed to protect home production against imports. For example in 16th century England all persons over six years lucre were compelled to wear woollen caps made in England.

    Some sumptuary laws were passed to protect home production against imports. For
    example in 16th century England all persons over six years lucre were compelled to wear woollen caps made in England.

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  3. Women were groomed from childhood to be docile and dutiful submissive obedient.

    Women were groomed from childhood to be docile and dutiful submissive obedient.

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  4. These colours blue, white and red - became popular as they were a sign of the patriotic citizen.

    These colours blue, white and red – became popular as they were a sign of the
    patriotic citizen.

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  5. The items of clothing a person could purchase per year was regulated, not only by income but also by social rank.

    The items of clothing a person could purchase per year was regulated, not only by income but also by social rank.

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