Historic Dress In America, 1607-1800 - Elisabeth McClellan - Bog

Historic Dress In America, 1607-1800 is a comprehensive book on the history of fashion in America from the early colonial period to the end of the 18th century. Written by Elisabeth McClellan and first published in 1904, the book provides a detailed account of the clothing styles and trends that emerged during this period, including the influence of European fashion on American dress.The book is divided into chapters that cover specific time periods, starting with the early colonial period and ending with the American Revolution. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the clothing worn during that time, including information on fabrics, colors, and styles. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of period clothing, as well as portraits of notable figures from the time.In addition to covering fashion trends, the book also includes a chapter on dress in the Spanish and French settlements in Florida and Louisiana. This chapter provides insight into the clothing worn by these early settlers and the influence of their fashion on American dress.Overall, Historic Dress In America, 1607-1800 is an informative and comprehensive guide to the history of fashion in America during the colonial and revolutionary periods. It is a valuable resource for historians, fashion designers, and anyone interested in the history of American dress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.