The Millinery Shop in Colonial Williamsburg (2023) 18th Century Female Entrepreneurs

The Millinery Shop in Colonial Williamsburg (2023) 18th Century Female Entrepreneurs
Step back in time, along the main street of Colonial Williamsburg, where a quaint 18th-century brick building holds many secrets of colonial fashion.
In our latest Quest Capsule, we explore a captivating trail of history that unveils the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop, and the lives of three sought-after milliners who ran business in Colonial Williamsburg.
The documentary will take viewers on a journey of discovery, uncovering the forgotten past of Margaret Hunter, her sister Jane Hunter (Charlton), as well as one of Williamsburg’s more assertive businesswomen of her time, Catherine Rathell.
The story resurrects their voices through the business advertisements they took out in the Virginia Gazette, goes inside Margaret Hunter’s old Millinery Shop to get a close-up look at milliners and mantua-makers in action, provides details on the historic origins of the trade, and plenty of other interesting exploration.
Through meticulous research and the examination of old land reports, deeds, and articles…clues from the past, and present, allow us to trace shop locations they were thought to have worked from as their business operations evolved over time. We track down these colonial lots and attempt to unravel the sometimes confusing and mysterious backstories they present.
Margaret Hunter’s MIllinery Shop was not just a place of hat & dress-making but a hub of entrepreneurial spirit, run by enterprising female business owners from the 18th century.
As the story unfolds, we also meet another dynamic milliner, Catherine Rathall. We take a look at her colorful contributions to the colonial millinery trade in early Virginia, which helps to reveal the challenging world in which these women thrived.
The Millinery Shop in Colonial Williamsburg attempts to shed light on the significance of these unsung heroines and their role in shaping the cultural and economic landscape of the mid to late 1700s.
Join us on another exciting journey into the past, to hear and visualize some of the not-as-well-known stories from Margaret Hunter’s Millinery Shop and the remarkable 18th-century female artisans who perfected the millinery trade in Colonial Williamsburg.
The Millinery Shop in Colonial Williamsburg (2023) 18th Century Female Entrepreneurs
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[@lafeecuivree1418]

Have just finished watching and just had to thank you. Your videos have given me much happiness in the last years! And this is the crowning one so far. I am from Germany, and a visit to colonial Williamsburg is what got me into reenactment, during my visits with beloved relatives living in Virginia. Over 10 years have passed since I was able to visit, life has been difficult. But I hope to return to williamsburg once again next year! As an reenactor, the Margaret Hunter shop is, of course, my biggest happy place, and I have always hoped you would make a film about it. Seeing it made me feel like I was there, and I literally have tears in my eyes🫣. Colonial Williamsburg truly is my happy place, and through your films I could and can go there, even when I could not. Thank you so much ❤

[@QuestCapsule]

So glad you enjoyed the latest video! I hope you make it back to CW soon! Thank you!🎩

[@signofthecalicogoose8367]

Wonderful video! Margaret Hunter shop is one of my favorite places to visit in CW. The ladies there are so knowledgeable and gracious. Huzzah!

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you! Such a wonderful place and so much I learned from the interpreters. Huzzah!🎩

[@rachaelb2230]

My husband and I were just visiting Colonial Williamsburg from October 29 through November 3. I am also a Colonial Williamsburg fanatic and the Millinery Shop is one of my favorite destinations. I enjoy your videos and much appreciate the historical perspective you so thoroughly research. I just subscribed to your channel and so appreciate your hard work in presenting these videos. Thank you.

[@QuestCapsule]

Thanks so much Rachael! So glad you enjoyed the video and subscribed!🎩

[@avondalemama470]

Oh, the craftsmanship on these clothes and hats is just incredible. Really enjoyed this video. 😊😊😊 What an incredibly exciting time to have lived. Think I was born 300 years too late.

[@mafiastud6558]

Thank you once again Scott for another amazing video. They seem to be very infectious. I'm a Colonial Williamsburg fanatic so please keep them coming.....

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you! Really glad you’re liking them! More to come!🎩

[@nicoledeloncrais5940]

This is a sensational video. Much gratitude to you sir for your stellar performance in conveying the real lives from the past. Thank you 🙏

[@QuestCapsule]

You’re most welcome!🎩Thank you!

[@Barbara-ty8dj]

Loved this! Your transitions and overlays are perfect. One of my favorite sites. I owned and operated ‘Best Bib & Tucker for 24 years creating period attire for living history actors and docents. A fascinating trade. Knowing the background just heightened my interest. Thank you for this view. We will be in the ‘Burg for thanksgiving. Can’t wait.

[@QuestCapsule]

Barbara, thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving in CW!🎩

[@sadtiger2022]

I just found you, this was wonderful. You're a great story teller! 😊 I love discovering historical sites and understanding our past.

[@QuestCapsule]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!🎩😊

[@kevinsscooteradventuresand1005]

Another wonderful video ! Thank you for sharing with us! ....Kevin

[@QuestCapsule]

You’re very welcome! Thanks Kevin!🎩

[@judithcooper90]

This is just marvelous. I visit CW a lot and your segments are enlightening informative and entertaining.

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you Judith! Happy you enjoyed the video!🎩

[@patfrank6481]

Very interesting! Love all your Colonial Williamsburg videos! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@QuestCapsule]

So glad to hear! Thank you!🎩

[@carolinebrown8965]

Thank you so very much for this !!!

[@QuestCapsule]

You’re very welcome Caroline!🎩

[@1CathyHendrix]

Wonderful video! Each and every time I see something from you and Sarah, I know without a doubt it will be awesome! Excellent videography, narration and information! Thank you so very much for taking us along! And thank you for the time you put into bringing us quality entertainment. Your effort does not go unnoticed! Hope you and Sarah have a great week ahead and God bless!

[@QuestCapsule]

Always appreciate your words & support! Thank you Cathy!🎩😊

[@barbaradzitko1826]

Thank you for another great video. Always enjoy these visits to Colonial Willaimsburg.

[@QuestCapsule]

Thanks so much Barbara!!🎩

[@soniatriana9091]

Thank you - this was very interesting! Plus it’s very impressive how much research you put into video!!

[@QuestCapsule]

You’re very welcome! Thank you so much!🎩

[@carmenm.4091]

My cup of tea. Loved it.

[@QuestCapsule]

Thank you!!🎩

[@daveo2821]

I love how you peel back the layers on something I wouldn’t necessarily give much thought, AND make interesting. Thanks!

[@QuestCapsule]

Thanks Dave!! Much appreciated!🎩

[@rodriguezrodriguez1579]

I love this channel, its reports are magnificent. I had the opportunity to visit the colony 4 years ago and I thought it was a magnificent place, but I have a question for you. On my tour, I did not see anything related to the Native Americans. I did observe a lot about the slaves. You Do you believe that the American Indians lived in the colony and if so could you make a video, thank you very much 🎉

[@talosheeg]

Whats the name of the song at 23:04? So pretty!