Two centuries of costume in America, MDCXX-MDCCCXX (1903)
Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911 · New York, The Macmillan Company; London, Macmillan & Co., ltd. · leaf 430
he Parsons Feather-top, frizzed, broad and high.The coachmans Cauliflower, built tier on tier. There was also the Ministers bob, Curleyroys, Airy levants, and I—perukes. The Dalmahoy was a bushy bob-wig. When Colonel John Carter died, he left to hisbrother Robert his cane, sword, and periwig.… … 340 Two Centuries of Costume the fascination which the man is said to have hadfor every woman. I have a copy of it now standingon my desk, where I can glance at him as I write ;and pleasant company have I found the gay youngVirginian — the best of company. It is good to
Costume · United States -- Social Life and Customs · United States -- Social life and customs To 1775
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