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