In the mid-eighteenth century, prior to the events of the American Revolution, about one of every three young women who walked down the aisle to marry did so while with child, according to extant court and parish records. This rate varies but slightly among the colonies, whether Puritan New England,…

Tailor, Williamsburg

Posts about 18th century clothing written by Me

On my trip to Colonial Williamsburg this week, I decided to be bold and attempt to underpack. The idea of wearing a different or new dress every day is a modern one, a difficult one to break, but is it really so

Descended in the Amory family to Arthur Amory Codman (1833-1896), great-grandson of the sitter; about 1896, by descent to his sisters, Catherine E. Codman and Maria P. Codman (d. 1902), Bristol, R.I.; about 1902, by descent to their niece, Martha Codman Karolik, Newport, R.I.; 1937, gift of Martha and Maxim Karolik to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 14, 1937)

Experience the living history of Colonial Williamsburg, where you can step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of America's past, witnessing skilled artisans, engaging with costumed interpreters, and exploring the charming 18th-century streets and historic taverns.