Make Kids Costumes do Double Duty! | Historical Ideas Thanksgiving

The American Patriot’s Treasury of Historical Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

The English clothing I have made for myself and my husband are period authentic, but not class authentic. The Mayflower Pilgrims were all middle class citizens, and my attire is lower class, with an upper class hairstyle and pearl drop earrings. My husband’s attire is middle class with upper class boots and a hat. His hair is way too long for the 1621 Pilgrims, but is quite authentic for later dates.

If you’re going to go to the expense of costuming for Thanksgiving, you may as well have maximum fun with it and make what you prefer. I know the historical costuming inaccuracies I present when I wear my costume, but I like the lower class garments better… AND, just like in times past, lower class garments are less expensive to make than middle class garments.

Whatever you decide, English class clothing differences, as well as the basics of period Sumptuary Laws, fabric choices, shoe styles and head coverings are all covered in The American Patriot’s Treasury of Historical Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas, Second Edition.

Additionally there is a full section on Wampanoag attire and accessories, plus a section on pirate attire and accessories.

Budget Stretcher: Make kids costumes (or any costumes) do double duty for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

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1621 Period authentic, but not class authentic English attire. We chose these costumes for their lower price tags, and for personal taste.

1621 Plausibly authentic style, but not 100% material authentic Wampanoag attire. See another interpretation at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EDfD4D8VtY&feature=related