Eighteenth Century Clothing by Bobbie Kalman

Eighteenth Century Clothing by Bobbie Kalman

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Eighteenth Century Clothing by Bobbie Kalman

Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about: -- early homes and the settler community-- what people wore and the crafts they made-- how settlers made their living-- how they spent their leisure time-- the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlersThe clothing of the eighteenth century was a colorful mix of fancy fashions from Europe and homemade threads created from wool, flax, and cotton. Young readers will also learn about the dangerous makeup worn by women and the undergarments that made it hard for them to breathe. Children will be fascinated by such accessories as: -- wigs and corkballs-- stomachers and fans-- buckles, stays, and farthingales-- pattens and clogs
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ISBN 13 9780865055124
ISBN 10 0865055122
Title Eighteenth Century Clothing
Author Bobbie Kalman
Series Historic Communities S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Crabtree Pub Co
Year published 1993-02-19
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.