Discover what people wore during the late 18th century, including during the Ameircan Revolution. Learn about the fashions and styles of the time.

During my "time travel" to the Revolutionary War in Camden, S.C. (previous posts here and here), this helpful young lady in the American camp explained what a lady would wear in colonial times. The first layer is a shift, which serves as slip during the day and nightgown at night. Her white shift shows at the sleeves. Next she wears stays (a corset) and petticoats of linen or wool. Her outer layer is a carico jacket, an upper garment which is open at the front, revealing the petticoat. She…

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.

Les femmes du Carillon 💕 I love that we have a mixture of garments here to represent what French Canadian women were wearing in the mid eighteenth century. From left to right, a jacket, a manteau de lit, and a corset! . . . #fortticonderoga #fortcarillon #nouvellefrance #histoiredefrance #canada #18thcentury #18iemesiecle #18thcenturycanada #canadiennes #18thcenturyfashion #dresshistory #livinghistory #frenchandindianwar #sevenyearswar #laguerredelaconquête #handsewn #historicalcostuming…

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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

Contents “ Editor’s note The following is a chapter from a book “Early American Costume” by Edward Warwick and Henry C. Pitz. It explains what types of clothes were common in the Middle Colonies, using Pennyslvania as an example, providing insights into Quaker styles of the time. ” Introduction EARLY Pennsylvania was an ethnic and ... Read more

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