Easter of 1776 Famine of Pins Inspires Colony Style
The piece recalls how ladies in the American colonies faced severe deprivations on dress as Europe cut off supplies during the war. It cites examples like Pratty Patty Pardons in Philadelphia cutting family heirlooms into wearables, the use of gauze for countless garments, and the era’s masks and headgear reflecting practical beauty care rather than extravagance.
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