Thoughout the the Vendel and Viking Era many garments were believed to be worn by Germanic and Scandinavian inhabitants. This timeline is meant to be a rough guide to understanding the period of time in which many of Burgschneider's garments are based. The dates seen are generlized, but close to those widely believed as the origin and use of the garment.
300 - 1200 CE: Thorsberg Trousers
Even before the Viking age, pants as we grew to know them were in use. Burgschneider's Thorsberg trousers are a perfect example of a adapted early Vendal Age find.
800 - 1000 CE: Bernuthsfeld Tunic
The Bernuthsfeld Tunic is dated to around the 12th Century, at the end of the Viking Era. A thigh length tunic with a trapezoidal neck structure. At the bottom of a shirt no wedge gore is found, and a slit can be seen to run up to the beltline. This tunic design can be seen in Burgschneider’s Erik, Leif, Lodan, and Erkwin Tunics.
900 - 1000 CE: Birka Coat
The Birka dig site was a treasure trove of archological finds, from dresses to jewlery, this find shed new light on women's apron and under dresses. Burgschneider's Birka Coat is one of things most notible.
900 - 1000 CE: Hedeby Tunic
Burgschneider's Tyr and Lodin are examples of Interpretations of the Hedeby Tunics. This thigh length tunic, similar to the finds in Oseberg, Thorsberg, and Berka bring a new level of detail to Tunics of the Viking Age.
1000 - 1100 CE: Haithabu Dress
The Haithabu Apron dress is the most notible dress style seen throughout Viking reenactment today. Burgschneider's Over Apron and Dress are great examples of the find.
1000 - 1100 CE: Skjoldehamn Hood
Discovered in 1936, the Skjoldehamn hood has been dated and redated many times, but is now believed to be dated to 1000-1100 CE. The hood is made up of a series of rectangular panels. This hood most popular with Viking Age reenactors and hobbyists is designed to be both functional and stylish. Many of those who wear the Skjoldehamn hood will speak to it’s ability to deal with rain, snow, and heat with a sense of purpose.
1100 - 1200 CE: Viborg Tunic
On the shore of Søndersø situated in the centre of Jutland, between 1000 and 1300 the town of Viborg stood. The Viborg shirt is unique as a find and of great importance for understanding the men’s costume of the 11th century.
