What Did the Puritans Wear?

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The Puritans wore soft colors, almost sad-like. They wore gowns that had low necklines and big collars. The married women wore their hair covered with a linen cap. Both men and women would not put on bright or shiny clothing.

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Puritans wore black felt or white felt and fish-bone bonnets as head wear. White linen with gray or black wool over clothes. Leather shoes with the classic buckle. Look here for more information: http://chnm.gmu.edu/exploring/images/puritans_engraving.jpg

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