Everyday Dress of Rural America, 1783-1800: With Instructions and Patterns (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

An interesting, if slight, book. There are plentiful drawings, and patterns as well. The patterns are small diagrams the size of the book's pages, not life-size like modern patterns.It seems that these people preferred to construct their garments from rectangles, and most of the rectangles were the full width of the fabric, which was about 30". I would guess that the result, if you make any of these items, will have an authentic made-at-home-by-an-amateur look.Some of it is a bit surprising. For example, did you know that the (white) men of that time did not wear undershorts? Instead, their shirts were extremely long, and did double duty as undershorts. Hmm.The book also includes much briefer discussions of the clothing of the Indians with whom the settlers would have been in contact. Thus the chapter on men's pants includes a discussion of the loincloth.

A good book but the title is a bit misleading. A better title is "Rural 1790 Vermont Clothing to Celebrate the State's Bicentennial"As long as you realize that the book focuses specifically on rural Vermont clothing then you may like it.Some additional information on clothing worn by native Abenaki Indians was included. That information seems to be a bit of an afterthought and the author admits that it isn't enough detail.Overall, it's an okay book written at a very basic level but still of some use but the information doesn't match the title and you won't find clothing for all of rural America during that period.

I really like the way that this book is laid out. It has a very basic overview with sample patterns. The one big disappointment is that there is no pattern for the outer gown worn by women. There is a discussion of such, but the author refers you to other sources saying "...bearing in mind that these sources show English and French rather than American examples." I purchased this book specifically for American examples, so this was a surprise. Otherwise, I do really like the book.

The book offers some history, practical info and helps and basic information on 18th century dress. It isn't the best book on the subject that I've seen but a very good one to have.

If you have interest in period clothing, it is a great resource.

MY DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW ARE THE DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHERN NEVADA LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION. THIS BOOK IS PERFECT IN HELPING THEM RECREATE DIFFERENT ERAS OF HISTORY TO COMPLETE ACCURACY. IT WAS THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MY DAUGHTER.

Lots of good information.

This book was not what I expected. it had basic drawings of a few garments from colonial america and showed some native american garments. I wish it had more in it. It was very short and I expected it to have more pictures of the clothing in it.

Das Buch umfasst zwar nur den Zeitraum von 1783 bis 1800.Aber das Buch ist seinen Preis wert! (Und es ist ja eh nicht sehr teuer!). Allerdings müssen die Schnittmuster vergrößert und angepasst werden; alle Nähneulinge brauchen also Hilfe.Das Buch enthält Schnittmuster und Nähanleitungen für ein komplettes Frauenkostüm: Unterkleid, Korsett, umbindbare Taschen, Petticoat, Kleid (wahlweise open oder round gown), Halstuch und Schürze.Das Kostüm für Männer besteht aus Hemd, Kravatte, Hosen, Weste, Jacket.Auf zum nächsten "historical event"!

This book is an excellent information source for creating a historical wardrobe of this time period. Fair pricing!