WW Chapter 15

During this chapter, there was a part that described the significance of the fur trade during the early Modern Era. This section interested me because in one way, it is interesting to see how fashion grew from this time period. Within this section, they described fur trade to be involved with animals like beavers, rabbits, sable, marten and deer. For me, this is really weird to think about because I would never consider wearing any of these animals as a hat or jacket, or even wearing any type of fur at all. Then again, to compare this point in history with our society today, we have evolved so much that there isn't just one type of clothing anymore, but many. To be specific, just focusing on tops, today we have off-the-shoulder tops, oversized t-shirts, tube tops, long-sleeve, 3/4 sleeve shirts, and even shirts that are filled with rhinestones. It is quite interesting to see how much our society has evolved from the early Modern Era. Though, not only does the early use of fur catch my interest, also the fact that people during that time enjoyed the many different types of fur, even as it was infested with germs and diseases. That is just horrible. I guess i'm just glad that I live in todays' society, and not the early Modern Era.... although, does that make me materialistic? Sure sounds like I am.... but no, I don't think I am. :-)