Dressing the Revolution: Fashion and Politics 1760–1789
What could a coat or dress reveal about a person’s political beliefs during the American Revolution? At Historic Deerfield’s Flynt Center, this exhibition explores how clothing shaped public life between 1760 and 1789. Garments, textiles, and prints show how dress signaled allegiance, status, and identity in a time of upheaval. Did you know colonists used homespun clothing as a public statement against British imports, turning everyday dress into political expression? By looking closely at what people wore, the exhibition invites reflection on how personal choices reflected larger debates about independence and social change in early America.
Self-Directed Learning
Fashion History: Learning About the Past Through Dressing Practices
