I just retrieved an old copy of "Costume 4" (the journal of the U.K. Costume Society) and there is an article on Old Deerfield, by Adele Jay-Filene. Among the black and white plates is a photograph of "Suspenders" - these are the same as English braces are they not? The article states (written in 1970) "The costumes in the collection are virtually limited to the eighteenth century and consist of men's and women's suits and dresses, children's suits and dresses, church vestments, accessories such as men's embroidered night caps, undergarments, shoes, stockings, purses, pockets, garters and suspenders. (my italics.)
Perhaps someone could contact the curator and find out more? It's a bit pricey to phone from my side of the pond!
Suzi _______________________________________________
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