Boy's Frock or Gown. Striped coral and green silk and linen, bodice and sleeves lined with linen, probably England, 1740-1750. The waist measures 20 inches and the overall length is 27 inches. 1952-335.
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Children'/Girls Colonial Costume
The Dress the Part Web activity introduces students to eighteenth-century clothing and its relationship to social status. Students are invited to appropriately clothe one male and one female individual from each level of society. Clicking on the social status link below each pair of individuals reveals more information about their role in colonial society. Clicking on specific items of clothing also learn yields more information about it and how it was worn. If needed, a Help button offers students hints on how to dress each colonial person.
