Although the book is written for a grade 3 reading level, a number of my adult friends have picked it up and read it with delight, exclaiming over such oddities as eyebrow "wigs" made from mouse fur and "puddings," protective sausage-like padding in little children's hats or hung around their hips
Book Description
The clothing of the 18th century was a colorful mix of fancy fashions form Europe and homemade threads. Young readers will be fascinated by such accessories as wigs, stomachers, stays and farthingales.
18th Century Clothing (Historic Communities)
18th Century Clothing (Historic Communities),Bobbie Kalman,Janine Schaub,Antoinette Debiasi,Crabtree Publishing Company,0865055122,18th century,Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction,Children: Grades 3-4,Clothing and dress,History,History - General,History - United States/General,Juvenile Nonfiction,Juvenile literature,Social Science - General,United States
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