Petticoats and Frock Coats: Revolution and Victorian-Age Fashions from the 1770s to the 1860s (Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion)

What would you have worn if you lived during the American Revolution or the early 1800s? It depends on who you were! Women wore layers and layers of undergarments, including corsets, chemises, and petticoats, and they accessorized with gloves, hats, parasols, and fans. Men also flaunted plenty of accessories, including neckties, top hats, walking sticks, and pocket watches. Read more about Revolutionary and early 1800s fashions―from pantaloons to silk stockings to tricornered hats―in this fascinating book!