Alice Morse Earle 
Costume Of Colonial Times [EPUB ebook] 

This unusual works was originally published in 1894 and is a fascinating look at the History of Colonial Dress and the Costumes of Colonial Times, it will appeal greatly to any historian. The material for the compilation of this glossary has been found in old letters, wills, inventories of estates, court records, and in eighteenth-century newspapers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.