As We Rise: Woman Getting Dressed, Winter 1627, Plimoth Colony

Watch how a woman gets dressed for a cold winter day in Plimoth Colony in the year 1627. Winters in New England could be a good deal cooler than in England, and summers could be a good deal hotter. Colonial Programs Associate Lily Tupper goes through a typical morning routine for colonists, using 17th-century reproduction clothing made by the Historical Clothing and Textiles staff right here at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Time codes for each type of garment are below. Visit our Museum campus to see these clothes in action in the 17th Century English Village

00.32 - Smock
01.02 - Pair of Bodies / Upper Bodies
01.55 - Petticoats
02.41 - Pair of Stays
02.58 - Linen partlet
03.13 - Stockings
03.18 - Garters
03.21 - Shoen
03.48 - Hair Taping
03.57 - Coif
05.00 - Waistcoat
05.18 - Wool Partlet
05.30 - Girdle
05.36 - Pocket / Purse
05.46 - Apron
06.05 - Cuffs & Collar
06.48 - Mittens & Muffler (Chin Clout)
06.57 - Huik