Customs and Fashions in Old New England

In 'Customs and Fashions in Old New England,' Alice Morse Earle intricately weaves a tapestry of social history, delving into the domestic lives, traditions, and everyday practices of New Englanders from the colonial era through the early 19th century. Employing a vivid descriptive style that combines meticulous research with an engaging narrative, Earle illuminates the customs surrounding clothin...