> > Thanks Bjarne, but in the context this is definitely a "dress" of some > kind. > One of several references--"We have retired to dress for dinner. Shall I > tell you our dresses? I hear you say "Yes." Mrs. P. wears a brocade; > Cousin > M. her pink Great-Coat, and I my pink." > > Ann Wass > Anne,
Have you thought about trying to contact Linda Baumgarten, the author of these books? If anyone would know, she is probably the person. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/ref=s_sf_b_as/104-8506690-0966322 I believe that she is the Curator of Textiles at Colonial Williamsburg. You may even be able to speak to her on the phone. :-) ( see below link ) http://www.history.org/search/contact.cfm Let us know, if you do find out? We're all intrigued now, I'm sure. Joannah ~*~ Practice random acts of kindness, and senseless acts of beauty. ~*~ _____________________________________________________________ Sluggy.Net: The Sluggy Freelance Community! _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
