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The Silly Sisters Fashions for the Lady, Refined or Rustic |
Thanks to Tim
Garrett for bringing these 1770 advertisements from The Virginia Gazette to our attention.
The Virginia Gazette
Thursday, March 22, 1770.
Number 983. Page 3, Column 3
William Waddell, Stay-maker,
Takes
this method to to inform the publick that he has opened shop in Fredericksburg,
where he purposes carrying on his business in all its various branches; and as
he has had a regular education, and long experience in that vocation, he hopes
for encouragement, intending to make it his constant study to merit the
approbation of such Ladies as please to favour him with their custom, who may
depend on having their commands strictly complied with, and the greatest care
and dispatch observed. Whoever have any commands for him are desired to inquire
of Mr. Jacob William, at the sign of the Waggon, or Mr. James Fulton, tailor,
next door to Mr. Johnston's ordinary.
The Virginia Gazette
July 26, 1770. Number 220.
Page 4, Column 1
William Waddell, Stay-maker,
Has just opened shop in the town of
Fredericksburg, opposite to Mr. William Reed's store, and as he has just
imported from London a complete assortment of every thing necessary in that
branch of business, he flatters himself that he shall be happy enough to give
satisfaction to all Ladies who shall favour him with their commands, being
determined to serve them on the easiest terms, and in the neatest manner.
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Stays, c.
1750-1770 For more information
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Woman’s
quilted waistcoat, c. 1740-80 For more information
please click on the image
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Early Original Shift Below are some photographs
of a shift that Sarah found at an antique store |
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