Quite often we are invited to non-British events or we want to mingle in colonial clothing. We also have ladies in our group, or we need to dress our children. Here's some information to help:
Think about all the style choices you have today. Lots, no? It was the same in the 18th Century, except that certain fabrics were not as readily available. Also the same was the regional cultural and societal influences. So when you think about how you are going to dress, ask yourself who you are going to be and where do you come from? You will dress to that person.
For ladies (and men), a great source of New England clothing information is http://www.18cnewenglandlife.org created by specialist Rhondda McConnon. If you want to learn about clothing for Massachusetts, go here first. For a more general territory (Atlantic Seaboard), try Colonial Williamsburg's Women's Clothing at http://www.history.org/history/clothing/women/index.cfm. They are informational more-so than trying to get you to make a purchase.
Need some comfortable, custom moccasins. There's the Arrow Moccasin Company in Hudson, MA (http://www.arrowmoc.com/). Moccasins are hand-made. You can try out what they have in stock or have them make custom ones to fit your use. Expect the cost to be $60-$100.
Historically, moccasins are not common footwear for the general population, especially those who lived in Boston. However, they are acceptable footwear in the country where the Native American influence was very strong. If you are portraying a common farmer, moccasins are good. For reenactors, these are good options for children or teenagers who feet are on the grow. The leather will stretch.
ARROW MOCCASINS
http://www.arrowmoc.com
P.O.Box 699
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 562-7870
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