Two centuries of costume in America, MDCXX-MDCCCXX (1903)
Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911 · New York, The Macmillan company; London, Macmillan & co., ltd. · leaf 378
very young girls was often extraordi-narily rich. We find this order sent to London in1739, for finery for Mary Cabell, daughter of Dr.William Cabell of Virginia, when she was but thir-teen years old : — 1 Prayer Book (almost every such inventory had thisitem).1 Red Silk Petticoat.1 Very good broad… … The Dress of Old-time Children 295 I Suit of Headclothes. 4 Fine Handkerchiefs and Ruffles suitable. A Very handsome Knot and Girdle. A Fine Cloak and Short Apron. I never read such a list as this without picturingthe delight of little Mary Cabell when she openedthe box containing all these pretty…
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