Two centuries of costume in America, MDCXX-MDCCCXX (1903)
Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911 · New York, The Macmillan Company; London, Macmillan & Co., ltd. · leaf 454
to England for the dress of his wifeschildren, when they were but six and seven yearsold. Even after the Revolution certain articles ofdress were ordered in London. Just as he set out to ride to Massachusetts onpublic duties in 1756, he sent a handsome order toLondon, for livery for his servants.… … Martha Washington. Dress During the Revolution 729 clothes had better be not quite so, but nearly likethe enclosed. The trimmings and facings of scarlet,and a scarlet waistcoat. If livery lace is not disused,I should be glad to have the cloaks laced. I likethat fashion best and the silver-laced…
Costume · United States -- Social Life and Customs · United States -- Social life and customs To 1775
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