Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Well-to-do colonial women in America followed the latest European fashion trends, and the milliner indulged their whims in a shop stocked with fabrics, shoes, and imported clothing. Using full-color photographs and illustrations and an engaging text, this title takes young readers on a tour de force of the milliner's shop, the origins of the milliner, and more.
Synopsis
Following the latest European fashions was a favorite pastime for well-to-do colonial women in North America. The milliner was happy to indulge their whims in a shop stocked with a tempting array of stylish accessories, fabrics, shoes, and clothing imported from England and around the world. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations take young readers on a tour of one of the colony's most interesting shops. They'll discover: - the connections of the word milliner to Milan, Italy - the milliner's many skills, including gown making, laundering, and lace making - the abundant wares of the millinery - trends in 18th century fashions - how clothing was custom made - the patterns of trade between the colonies and the rest of the world