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Customs and Fashions in Old New England

By Alice Morse Earle
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The author surveys everyday life and material culture in early New England, drawing on records, household accounts, and personal anecdotes to describe childrearing and schooling, courtship and marriage rituals, domestic service and interiors, food and drink, travel and taverns, holidays and pastimes, clothing and personal adornment, medical care, and funerary practices. Chapters illuminate household crafts, needlework, children's literature and schooling, baptism and religious observance, and the practical tools and recipes of domestic management, offering detailed vignettes of objects, ceremonies, and social habits that shaped family and community life.

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Alice Morse Earle

Alice Morse Earle was an American author and historian known for her detailed explorations of early American life and customs. Her works often focus on the colonial period, providing insights into the daily lives, traditions, and social practices of the time. Notable titles include "Child Life in Colonial Days," which captures the experiences of children in early America, and "Customs and Fashions in Old New England," which examines the cultural practices of the region. Earle's writing is characterized by a blend of narrative and historical analysis, making her contributions significant to the understanding of American heritage.

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