Charming us with their whimsy and conjuring a warm domesticity, embroideries from the colonial era also astonish us with the high prices they bring at art auctions. A single work could take years to make, its materials could come from the other side of the world and its imagery could reflect its maker’s deepest beliefs and her family’s highest aspirations. Colonial women kept these accomplished works with them throughout their lives, proudly displayed them in their homes, and passed them down as family heirlooms. Embroidery in Colonial Boston tells the stories of six women and how needlework shaped their lives in the colonies’ most important port city. From decidedly domestic origins, their embroideries soon became an economic force that promoted the silk trade and allowed entrepreneurial women and men to profit from selling supplies, drawing patterns and teaching young girls interested in this mode of expression. At once a historical overview, group biography and richly illustrated art book, this publication gives long deserved attention to a unique facet of American visual culture and women’s history.

Sequel to the National Book Award Winner!"A novel of the first rank, the kind of monumental work Italo Calvino called ‘encyclopedic’ in the way it sweeps up history into a comprehensible and deeply textured pattern." — The New York Times Book ReviewFearing a death sentence, Octavian and his tutor, Dr. Trefusis, escape through rising tides and pouring rain to find shelter in British-occupied Boston. Sundered from all he knows — the College of Lucidity, the rebel cause — Octavian hopes to find safe harbor. Instead, he is soon to learn of Lord Dunmore's proclamation offering freedom to slaves who join the counterrevolutionary forces. In Volume II of his unparalleled masterwork, M. T. Anderson recounts Octavian's experiences as the Revolutionary War explodes around him, thrusting him into intense battles and tantalizing him with elusive visions of liberty. Ultimately, this astonishing narrative escalates to a startling, deeply satisfying climax, while reexamining our national origins in a singularly provocative light.

The Fun Costumes Old-World Salem Witch Costume Witches these days are usually interested in keeping up with modern trends. Gothic black clothes and extreme neon colors sound familiar? We love witches of all shapes, sizes, colors, and creeds, but there is something about the Colonial look that just rings authentic witchcraft! When your kiddo dresses up in this Made by Us costume and beams a proud smile, we suspect you're going to be looking at real magic! Attention to Detail This Salem Witch costume is a complete ensemble that will transform your tyke into a 1600s lass with a supernatural edge. It includes an ivory shirt with a Puritan-style collar and ruffled lace on the cuffs and down the front. The ankle-length skirt has multiple layers of ruffles and is cinched together with a faux suede belt. Finish off the look with the conical hat and the long cape that fastens with a fabric tie at the collar and it is time for magic! Product Details: 100% polyester interlock knit, velvet & faux suede fabrics Ivory interlock shirt fastens with button and loop at back of the narrow Puritan-style collar Shirt has flared jagged-edged lace cuffs, false button front edged with ruffles Black skirt ... [Read More]

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