Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)

Chapter 8

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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.