Wow, this is amazing, thanks for sharing. I read the whole thing, lots of really interesting insights. I particularly liked the end bit: Clothing was a sign of

Wow, this is amazing, thanks for sharing. I read the whole thing, lots of really interesting insights. I particularly liked the end bit: Clothing was a sign of hospitality. Any family which could afford spare clothing would certainly keep warm, dry clothing on hand for travelers. In the wet, cold Northern climates, few things would be more welcome to an arriving traveler than a set of dry clothing.