Record #:

27709

Author(s):

Baumgarten, Linda

Abstract:

A study of slave clothing conducted by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina revealed a great diversity within the slave community of eighteenth century Virginia. The style and quality of clothing given to slaves depended upon their occupation and status.

Source:

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (NoCar N 6520 .J67), Vol. 14 Issue 2, Nov 1988, p27-70, il, por, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Slaves; Clothing and dress--Social aspects