The Everyday Dress of Rural America, 1783-1800, with Instructions and Patterns

Author:   Meriteth Wright ,  Nancy E. Rexford
Publisher:   Dover Publications Inc.
ISBN:  

9780486273204


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   28 March 2003
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Meriteth Wright ,  Nancy E. Rexford
Publisher:   Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint:   Dover Publications Inc.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 28.40cm
Weight:   0.376kg
ISBN:  

9780486273204


ISBN 10:   0486273202
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   28 March 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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"Part 1 - What People Wore Setting the Stage How do we know what people wore? Terminology and references Using this book for making reproductions of clothing Fashionable Clothing in the Established Towns Clothing in the New Settlements Clothing of the Western Abenaki A Word About Children's Clothing Part 2 - The Individual Garments Women's Clothing The Shift The Stays The Pockets The Petticoat and the Skirt The Gown The Open and the Round Gown The Shortgown The Muslin Chemise Gown The Neckerchief The Apron Hair and Headgear Men's Clothing The Shirt The Cravat and Stock ""Breeches, Trousers, and the Breechcloth"" The Waistcoat The Coat The Man's Frock Hair and Headgear Men's and Women's Stockings and Leggings Men's and Women's Shoes and Moccasins Part 3 - Fabrics and Hand Sewing Techniques ""What Materials Were Used, and Choosing Materials for Making Reproductions"" The Basics of Hand Sewing Part 4 - Resources Full-Size patterns ""Mail-Order Fabric, Thread, Leather, and Stockings"" Instructions and Information Part 5 - Bibliographies Books and Periodicals - Primary Sources Books and Periodicals - Secondary Sources ""Paintings, Drawings, and Prints"" Costume Pieces in Museum Collections"

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