Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) · Chapter 9Chapter IV

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A Vain Puritan Grandmother

“Things farre-fetched and deare-bought are good for Ladies.” —“Arte of English Poesie,” G. PUTTENHAM, 1589. “I honour a Woman that can honour herself with her Attire. A good Text deserves a Fair Margent.” —“The Simple Cobbler of Agawam,” J. WARD, 1713.