A US continental army uniform of the American Revolutionary war. This children's American Patriot costume includes jacket with attached vest, cravat, chest, belt, and boot top. Shoes and sword not included. Hat and wig sold separately.

A versatile black dress costume that can be used to portray 19th century American figures such as Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony. The dress comes with components to customize your look. Included are a lace collar and a ruffled collar and a pair of lace cuffs can be put on or taken off. Also comes with a hair warp and cameo pin. Tubman: Lamp and shoes not included. Anthony: ruler and shoes not included.

American History comes to life with Barbie! Recreate the past Read and play out unique stories from America's beginnings. Doll has her own storybook and wears a charming costume of the times. Whether you play with them, display them, or both, start your collection today with this special edition doll.

An exquisite and authoritative look at four centuries of quilts and quilting from around the world Quilts are among the most utilitarian of art objects, yet the best among them possess a formal beauty that rivals anything made on canvas. This landmark book, drawn from the world-renowned collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, highlights the splendor and craft of quilts with more than 300 superb color images and details. Fascinating essays by two noted scholars trace the evolution of quilting styles and trends as they relate to the social, political, and economic issues of their time.   The collection includes quilts made by diverse religious and cultural groups over 400 years and across continents, from the Mediterranean, England, France, America, and Polynesia. The earliest quilts were made in India and the Mediterranean for export to the west and date to the late 16th century. Examples from 18th- to 20th-century America, many made by Amish and African-American quilters, reflect the multicultural nature of American society and include boldly colored and patterned worsteds and brilliant pieced and appliquéd works of art.   Grand in scope and handsomely produced, Four... [Read More]

1750's - 1770's Waistcoat Pattern (48" Chest). This pattern is a single size pattern; please reference the description for size included. A mid-18th century waistcoat to be made in long or short versions, with or without sleeves, with three different center front lines, depending on period and personal preference. Suitable for 1750's - 1770's. This waistcoat pattern may be made up in a variety of ways: sleeved or sleeveless. long or short. The longer, sleeved version is most appropriate for earlier impressions, i.e. the French and Indian War period, whereas the shorter version is a correct length for the Revolutionary War period in America. You may also make a shorter sleeved waistcoat or a longer sleeveless waistcoat. Both sleeved and sleeveless waistcoats were worn in either period. The waistcoat underwent an evolution in style similar to the coat. Early on in the century, the waistcoat was worn quite long, extending almost to the knees. As time progressed, the waistcoat became shorter and shorter, ending, at the close of the century, at the natural waistline. This original waistcoat pattern is fashioned after three extant examples, one in the collection of The Colonial Williamsb... [Read More]

Paintings of upper-class men and women tell an important part of the history of costumes, but surviving garments reveal even more. Every crease, stitch, and stain in a piece of clothing supplies valuable information about its wearer and its era. This stunning book features eighteenth - and early-nineteenth-century garments from the premiere collection of Colonial Williamsburg. Illustrated with more than 300 color photographs, including many details and back views, What Clothes Reveal treats not only elegant, high-style clothing in colonial America but also garments for everyday and work, the clothing of slaves, and maternity and nursing apparel.Drawing on contemporary written descriptions and on actual costumes of the period, the book analyzes what Americans in the eighteenth century considered fashionable and attractive and how they used clothing to assert status or to identify occupations. The book also examines the myths and meanings of clothing in British and American society, clothing for the entire life cycle, and a history of clothing alteration. Informative sidebars on a variety of fascinating topics complete the volume.

1750's - 1770's Waistcoat Pattern (44" Chest). This pattern is a single size pattern; please reference the description for size included. A mid-18th century waistcoat to be made in long or short versions, with or without sleeves, with three different center front lines, depending on period and personal preference. Suitable for 1750's - 1770's. This waistcoat pattern may be made up in a variety of ways: sleeved or sleeveless. long or short. The longer, sleeved version is most appropriate for earlier impressions, i.e. the French and Indian War period, whereas the shorter version is a correct length for the Revolutionary War period in America. You may also make a shorter sleeved waistcoat or a longer sleeveless waistcoat. Both sleeved and sleeveless waistcoats were worn in either period. The waistcoat underwent an evolution in style similar to the coat. Early on in the century, the waistcoat was worn quite long, extending almost to the knees. As time progressed, the waistcoat became shorter and shorter, ending, at the close of the century, at the natural waistline. This original waistcoat pattern is fashioned after three extant examples, one in the collection of The Colonial Williamsb... [Read More]

1750's - 1770's Waistcoat Pattern (42" Chest). This pattern is a single size pattern; please reference the description for size included. A mid-18th century waistcoat to be made in long or short versions, with or without sleeves, with three different center front lines, depending on period and personal preference. Suitable for 1750's - 1770's. This waistcoat pattern may be made up in a variety of ways: sleeved or sleeveless. long or short. The longer, sleeved version is most appropriate for earlier impressions, i.e. the French and Indian War period, whereas the shorter version is a correct length for the Revolutionary War period in America. You may also make a shorter sleeved waistcoat or a longer sleeveless waistcoat. Both sleeved and sleeveless waistcoats were worn in either period. The waistcoat underwent an evolution in style similar to the coat. Early on in the century, the waistcoat was worn quite long, extending almost to the knees. As time progressed, the waistcoat became shorter and shorter, ending, at the close of the century, at the natural waistline. This original waistcoat pattern is fashioned after three extant examples, one in the collection of The Colonial Williamsb... [Read More]

1700's Men's Fall Front Breeches Pattern (XL- 42-44" Waist) This pattern is a single size pattern; please reference the description for size included. Men's fall front breeches, with front pockets, optional waistband watch pocket and tabs for knee buckles. These breeches have a mid-18th century fit, with a short rise, fitting the torso lower in the front than in the back. Fall front breeches became fashionable after the middle of the 18th century. In shape, they are quite similar to fly front breeches, with the exception of the method of front closure. These breeches have a shaped waistband which ties over a center back gusset; the seat is full, the legs tight with sufficient fullness through the crotch for full freedom of movement; the front rise is short, with the waistband fitting around the hips, under the stomach; the kneeband is designed for buckles; the pockets extend under the front fall and there is a watch pocket in the waistband. This original breeches pattern is based on extant examples in the collections of Colonial Williamsburg, The National Museum of American History, and the Museum of the City of London. Pattern excellent for Colonial Costume, Romance Era Costume, R... [Read More]

1750's - 18th Century Jackets Pattern (Small-6-8, Bust size 32-34"). This pattern is a single size pattern; please reference the description for size included. This very special J. P. Ryan pattern contains 10 pattern pieces which may be combined to create an entire wardrobe of 18th century jackets. Four views are given, each for a different time period. Because all the pattern pieces, i.e. sleeves, cuffs, backs and front, were designed to fit together, you may create additional styles, based on your own personal research. This group of jackets uses one basic body with front, sleeve, cuff, skirt and length variations. Each view is composed of different pieces, and pieces may be combined to create other styles. The dates given on each view are approximate, based on elements found in extant examples. View A is cut with a long skirt, center front closure, and sleeves with winged cuffs, suitable for the 1750's. View B has a long full skirt, open front, stomacher and cuffed sleeves, as was worn in the 1760's. View C has a short full skirt, open front, stomacher, and curved sleeves, appropriate for the 1770's. View D has a short skirt with pointed back, open front, stomacher and curved sl... [Read More]

Whether your Halloween night is geared towards tricks or treats, this product will make your holiday celebration extra

Whether your Halloween night is geared towards tricks or treats, this product will make your holiday celebration extra

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