Title: Clothing - The New York Colony
Headings: Clothing
Clothing
Content: Clothing - The New York Colony




Clothing
In the early Colonization era of America, dutch influence is very high, especially in the middle region. It affects the way the settlers eat their food, the traditions they use to build their house, and most importantly (some may say), the fashion they wore. Women in colonial New York wore long gowns, petticoats, and a coat-like-gown called a mantel. Men wore breeches made from different materials, which came in a fine tan color. They also wore long, billowy coats called "the German Kontush", a popular style at the time. Below are all examples of the clothing and how they are worn in the colonial period