The Sewing Room Vintage Style Sewing and Fashion Blog - Civil War Chic: How Virginia Women Adapted Their Clothing During the War

Wartime has always been difficult on Fashion and the American Civil War was no exception. Basic survival during a time of both economic and personal insecurity, created an atmosphere where women were forced to change their views on dress and fashion in general. The silhouettes changed drastically d

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