Title: Daily Life in Colonial New England
Headings: DAILY LIFE IN 17th CENTURY COLONIAL NEW ENGLAND
DAILY LIFE IN 17th CENTURY COLONIAL NEW ENGLAND
Homes in Colonial New England
Colonial Food and Drink
Clothing in Colonial New England
Work in Colonial New England
17th Century Medicine

Content: Later in the 17th century, other grains like rye, wheat, and barley were grown. Colonists also grew vegetables like onions, turnips, parsnips, and carrots. If meat was available stew was a popular meal. In the 17th century few people used forks although they became common in the 18th century. In the 17th century it was common for two or more people to share a wooden plate called a trencher. The history of food
Clothing in Colonial New England
At the beginning of the 17th century men wore starched collars called ruffs. Women wore frames made of wood or whalebone under their dresses. However, the farthingale was soon discarded and the ruff evolved into a large lace collar (for those who could afford it!). In the 17th century men wore knee length garments called breeches. They also wore stockings and boots.