Colonial clothing

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

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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.

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Just for fun I dressed up as a Victorian reaper. I’m wearing an antique Victorian or Edwardian linen chemise, my black wool stays, cotton petticoats and a blue cotton skirt. My inspirations were: 1857 painting of a female reaper, 1849 painting of a girl with a rake and a female 1856 Worcestershire reaper. My hairstyle … Continue reading A Victorian Reaper →

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