The United States of America was Born at the end of the 18th century. What were Americans wearing?

Cassimere, velvet, muslin, and corduroy were some of the textiles for clothing a new nation.

This workbook of swatches and information is a hands-on guide with over 30 swatches of modern textiles that replicate 1800-1850 cloth. Included are sections on men's and women's fashions, decade by decade, PLUS a discussion of the changes in textile manufacturing due to the Industrial Revolution.

Second printing with new title in 2003.. First printing title was "Textiles for Clothing in the Early Republic: 1800 - 1850".

ISBN: 0-9658197-6-0

Retail: CDRom + swatches $34.95