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Women's Clothing
A woman's clothing saw her through all the stages of life, from motherhood to mourning.
Anatomy of a Gown
See the gown's structure revealed.
Shoes & Accessories
Finishing touches complete a lady's ensemble.
Fashions of Motherhood
Maternity clothing in the 18th century.
Glossary of Terms
A colonial lady's clothing, explained.
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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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Journal articles
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Laundries
Largest Buildings in the Eighteenth Century Backyard
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Aesthetic Appeal
Jewelry from our Collection
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Asynchronous (Adjective: Not coinciding in time)
Eighteenth-Century Clothes for a Twenty-First-Century Pose
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Colonial Dress Codes
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