Anatomy of a Gown

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The Art of the Cut

Translating a man's measurements into suits for all seasons is the task of the skillful tailor, says apprentice Neal Hurst. June 18, 2007

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Milliner and Mantua Maker

Janea Whitacre has been creating beautiful dresses in the Margaret Hunter Shop for 24 years. August 7, 2006

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Clothing Speaks

Clothing says what words do not, in the 18th century as well as the 21st. Textiles and costumes curator Linda Baumgarten explains. January 29, 2007

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Fashion and Function

A corset's engineered strictness defines the shape of the 18th-century woman. Journeywoman Brooke Welborn explains the trend. May 5, 2008

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Zooarchaeology

Zooarchaeologist Joanne Bowen decodes 400-year-old leftovers. June 8, 2009

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Colonial Children's Dance

Youth interpreters in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area enliven parlors and stages with dancing demonstrations. Kelly McEvoy details the colonial pastime. August 27, 2007

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Paper Doll Game

Put the clothes on the Paper Doll in the correct order in this game that shows how young girls dressed in the 18th Century.

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Heads Up

Help the colonists find the proper headpiece to wear.

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