6310
Georgetown Pike •
McLean,
VA 22101 • 703-442-7557
A visit to the Claude Moore
Colonial Farm is a visit to another world ...the world
of an 18th Century family living on a small,
low-income farm just prior to the Revolutionary War.
a plain white shirt with sleeves that go to your elbow or wrist
a long skirt, either plain, striped or checked
a handkerchief or cloth napkin, tied at the neck (this was for
modesty and to prevent sunburn)
an apron that ties at your waist and is plain, striped, or checked
you can either make a cap by taking a circle of white fabric
and putting in a drawstring to fit it to your head; or, you can
buy one from our online catalog.
Boys & Men
This is the effect you want:
These are the garments that are worn above:
shirt (white)
waistcoat (colorful) -- optional
breeches (knee-length) or trousers (ankle-length)
neckerchief
cap or hat -- optional
Here is how you can "fake it" for a day:
a plain white shirt with sleeves that go to your wrist
plain brown or blue (not jeans) pants-- these you can either
wear long as trousers, or roll or tuck up to just under your
knee for breeches; tie in place with a shoestring for a garter
a plain vest (optional)
a handkerchief or cloth napkin, tied at the neck (this helped
keep your shirt collar closed; forerunner of the modern necktie)
