1700s Historical Clothing

On March 15, 2020 the East Brandywine Township Historical Commission hosted Elizabeth Bertheaud for a presentation called “Aren’t You Hot in Those Clothes?” Have you ever seen women and men at reenactments and historic sites dressed up in clothing of another time period and wondered just how they were tolerating the heat of a summer day in that getup? This lighthearted presentation explains the whys and wherefores of clothing worn during the 1700s.
Elizabeth Bertheaud is the Historic Site Administrator for Ephrata Cloister. Started in 1732, the community’s unique lifestyle allowed the creation of incredible architecture, original music, significant publications, and remarkable art.
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