Colonal Clothing 1675-1800

JULY 6TH

1775

Second Congress issues "Declaration of the Causes & Necessity of Taking up Arms," listing grievances but denying intent to be independent.

1776

Declaration of Independence announced on the front page of the Pennsylvania Evening Gazette.

1777

British General John Burgoyne captures Fort Ticonderoga from the Americans.

1736

Daniel Morgan. Age on 4 July 1776: 39.

1747

John Paul Jones. Age on 4 July 1776: 28.

POOR RICHARD'S ALMANACK

If it were not for the Belly, the Back might wear Gold.

— Benjamin Franklin,1750

AmericanRevolution.org

Early American Costume

By Edward Warwick and Henry C. Pitz
With Illustrations by the Authors

First Printing
The Century Co. 1929
New York - London

Chapter 5
Growth and Change in the Colonies 1675-1775

Chapter 6
Pennsylvania to the Revolution 1681-1775

Chapter 7
The Revolution and the New Republic 1775-1800

Chapter 9
Sources and Authorities

LINKS

18th Century French Clothing