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Colonial Clothiers History | Wardrobe Basics | Essays and Articles | Extant References | Textile References
Colonial Clothiers History
- Colonial Clothiers Project Gallery - Previous projects we have created for customers at Colonial Clothiers
- Indian Head Remembered - An account of Indian Head cotton and historic Jackson Mills. Colonial Clothiers has called Mill #3 (1836) home since we opened in 2013.
Wardrobe Basics
- Mid 18th century clothing: basics for beginners - How to choose and assemble a basic clothing kit (for women and men)
- Memorial Hall Museum Online - Clothing worn by Americans throughout history (Interactive Dress-Up)
- Colonial Williamsburg - Introduction to Eighteenth-Century Clothing
- Mid-18th Century Scottish Portrayal - "a guide to assembling a reasonably accurate kit for a Highland man circa the year 1745"
- Everyday Dress of the American Colonial Period - book depicting basic wardrobe staples for various occupations and stations
Essays and Articles
- American Revolution.org - In-depth articles about 18th century French, English, and American Colonial clothing
- Sloppes, Merchant and Navy Uniforms - extensive article about sailors' clothing and accoutrements
- Colonial Dress Codes - Williamsburg Foundation journal article exploring appropriate styles and dress codes for various occasions
Extant Resources and First-Hand Accounts
- 18th Century Notebook - links to extant garments from the 18th century from a variety of collections
- British Tars 1740-1790 - blog dedicated to "Exploring the dress of common British and American Sailors from 1760-1790 through primary source images"
Textile References
- Fabric Characteristics - A chart of common fabrics on the market today, listing various attributes
- 18th Century Fabrics - A basic discussion of authentic textiles for 18th century portrayal
