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Colonial Virginians relied on world trade for cloth and other goods. Learn which countries produced the raw materials. Roll over yellow bullets to view descriptions.
The list of materials from this section are from The Colonial Store by Mary R.M. Goodwin, 1966, CWF Library Reference: HF5429.4.V8 G66 1966 v.1.c.2
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75 Years of Costume Design
Colonial Williamsburg marks 75 years of costumed interpretation in 2009. Costume Design Center Director Brenda Rosseau describes the metamorphosis from 1934. November 2, 2009
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Fashion and Function
A corset's engineered strictness defines the shape of the 18th-century woman. Journeywoman Brooke Welborn explains the trend. May 5, 2008
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The Art of the Cut
Translating a man's measurements into suits for all seasons is the task of the skillful tailor, says apprentice Neal Hurst. June 18, 2007
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Clothing Speaks
Clothing says what words do not, in the 18th century as well as the 21st. Textiles and costumes curator Linda Baumgarten explains. January 29, 2007
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Milliner and Mantua Maker
Janea Whitacre has been creating beautiful dresses in the Margaret Hunter Shop for 24 years. August 7, 2006
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The Cherokee Nation
The modern Cherokee Nation is enjoying a renaissance in language and culture. Living History Demonstrator Paula Nelson shares the resurgence. November 16, 2009
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