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The Milliner by Bobbie Kalman
Well-to-do colonial women followed the fashion trends of 18th century Europe with the help of The Milliner. Beautiful color photographs and illustrations help depict old-fashioned gown and lace making, how clothing was custom made, and how laundry was done.
The Hatters by Leonard Everett Fisher
This book supplies a glimpse into the hat trade of the 17th & 18th centuries with material on how different hats were made, worn, & marketed. Also use The Potters (2000).
Colonial Crafts by Bobbie Kalman
Young readers will visit the workshops of the wheelwright, cooper, founder, shoemaker, milliner, gunsmith, and many more