Fibula

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A pin or clasp used to in relation to clothing.  
 
A pin or clasp used to in relation to clothing.  
  
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==Forms==
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Broadly speaking there were three main types of '''''fibulae'''''.
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===Bow===
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This is the "safety pin" shape and all of its variations.
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===Plate===
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This is the variety most like the modern "brooch".
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===Ring===
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The ring and pin configuration remained popular in the post-Roman period. The ring might be solid ot it might have a gap.
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==Use==
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[[Image:Dog fibula1.jpg|right|float|frame|The pin was worn poining up. Illustration (C) used by permission.]]
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Although fibulae are often illustrated in the "pin downwards" orientation, this might not have been the norm for fibulae.
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==Vide==
 
[http://www.britarch.ac.uk/BA/ba77/feat4.shtml ''Essential items of dress'' British Archaeology Issue 77 July 2004]
 
[http://www.britarch.ac.uk/BA/ba77/feat4.shtml ''Essential items of dress'' British Archaeology Issue 77 July 2004]

Revision as of 02:27, 1 August 2006

A pin or clasp used to in relation to clothing.

Contents

Forms

Broadly speaking there were three main types of fibulae.

Bow

This is the "safety pin" shape and all of its variations.

Plate

This is the variety most like the modern "brooch".

Ring

The ring and pin configuration remained popular in the post-Roman period. The ring might be solid ot it might have a gap.

Use

The pin was worn poining up. Illustration (C) used by permission.

Although fibulae are often illustrated in the "pin downwards" orientation, this might not have been the norm for fibulae.


Vide

Essential items of dress British Archaeology Issue 77 July 2004

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