My initial focus was aimed at examining and sewing garments and other articles based on research around the 15th century. This developed into using information from women’s wills of the period to reproduce items contained within them. My work was motivated by the significance of highlighting women’s experiences and contributions, especially since most surviving wills from that era were written about men.

In recent years, my research interests have shifted towards the daily artifacts used by Norse women in the 11th century. I believe that one of the most effective ways to gain insight into a people’s way of life is by examining their burial practices. Without written wills, it is the contents of graves that can reveal a great deal about the tools and decorative items these women valued and considered essential.

15th Century projects

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The Norse in Atlantic Canada