The Bocksten Bog Man Hood

Boksten Man (found in bog, late 14th-century) finds. Hood (with 90cm liripipe), cloak, tunic/kyrtle, hose (plus two closeups showing hose tied at back and holes/repairs in main garment).

Now known as Bocksten Man, his body was stashed at the bottom of the bog by his killer attempting to hide the crime. Unbeknownst to them, the water’s natural chemistry slows the decay of human remains.

Bocksten Man - well preserved man's clothing 2nd half of 14th century, Vaberg Museum

The tunic worn by the Bocksten man The Tunic: The first garment we will focus on for our reconstruction of the Bocksten man outfit ...

The Bocksten Bog Man Cloak - The outermost garment found was a protective mantle or cloak made of a red- brown woolen twill. The Cloak is semi-circular, with a round opening for the head, and is sewn together on the right shoulder. It is comprised of two whole loomwidths, worn as though bias-cut. The lower "loomwidth" is sewn along a single seam, connecting the selvage edges. There is one section in the back, where an additional piece has been used to lengthen the lower…