Clothing for Women of Salem Village
Clothing for Women of Salem Village
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Women had a basic undergarment much like the shirt, which was called a shift. Over this she wore her stays (corset) and petticoats. The outermost clothing was either a gown or a waistcoat (fitted jacket) and skirt. Most adult women wore a linen cap called a coif covering their hair. Their shoes and stockings, capes, coats and hats were much the same as the men’s. Aprons protected the skirts from the myriad chores of the day. |
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