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\nDuring Shakespeare's era, the clothing worn by the upper classes served as a direct indicator of their social status, with laws like the Statutes of Apparel of 1574 dictating who could wear materials such as purple silk, gold cloth, or...\nDuring Shakespeare's era, the clothing worn by the upper classes served as a direct indicator of their social status, with laws like the Statutes of Apparel of 1574 dictating who could wear materials such as purple silk, gold cloth, or sable fur. These rules ensured that one's rank could be recognized simply by their attire at court functions, emphasizing the importance of dressing according to one's social station not just for family pride but also for communicating one's status to others.\n
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2017
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hamlet, purple
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