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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Fancy yourself an 18th-century customer, shopping for boxes, drawers, and bundles full of the latest ornaments and accessories, called millinery. Consult with the mantua-maker about updating old gowns to bring them into the newest 18th-century fashion.
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Fashionistas Itinerary
Did you know colonialists often wore bright colors and patterns? Explore the world of 18th-century fashion and style.
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