What Was a Sumptuary Law

question 95

Multiple Choice

What was a sumptuary law?

• A) specify behaviour in large groups
• B) specify what type and colour of clothing to be worn in certain situations
• C) specify what type and colour of clothing to be worn by people of various social ranks
• D) specify what clothing was fashionable
• E) specify what brand of jeans to be worn by young girls

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