Colonial America (Costume and Fashion Source Books)

Description based on print version record. A reference for those who want to find out what people of a particular era wore. It shows the costumes and fashions of different eras of the past through the plays, movies, ballets, and re-enactments or pageants set in those time periods. It also provides the context to help students understand why certain clothing items were worn. Contents......Page 4 Introduction......Page 6 1: The First Settlers......Page 7 2: Costume in the Colonies......Page 15 3: Growth......Page 25 4: Made in America......Page 37 5: Military Uniforms......Page 45 6: Textiles......Page 53 Glossary......Page 61 Further Information......Page 62 Source List......Page 63 Index......Page 65 In this work, readers will learn how men and women dressed, from the earliest settlers to those who fought in the Revolutionary War, from the rich landowners to the poorest servants. Explores the clothing and fashions of the Colonial America, with special attention to specific categories of people, including the ruling class, soldiers, and the working class. A look at what kinds of clothing people in colonial America wore