Title: Colonial America for Kids: Women's Clothing
Headings: Colonial America
Colonial America
Women's Clothing

Content: Muffs - Muffs were used to keep a lady's hands warm in the cold. They were generally padded with feathers or covered with fur. Mittens - Gloves or mittens were often worn in all types of weather. They covered from the elbow down to the hands with the fingers usually exposed. Cloak - A heavy wool cloak was worn in cold weather. The cloak would fit around the neck and over the shoulders. Apron - A linen apron was often worn by a colonial woman in order to keep her gown clean while working and cooking. Headwear
Women in colonial times grew their hair long, but they seldom let it hang loose. They would pull it back and hide it under a cap or hat. Cap - Most of the time women wore a simple cap made of linen or cotton.