You might also want to check with the Valentine Museum because they do
have clothing from that time period and not necessarily from Richmond
alone. Some, as I recall, came from other locations. You might also want
to check with the Weems-Botts Museum in Prince William County to see
about any such collection.  This is not far from Fredericksburg. They
are helpful and may have ideas.  The American History Museum and maybe
the Textiles Museum, both in D.C., might also be able to direct you for
places to search if Fredericksburg does not work out. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anita Wills
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 2:29 PM
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Subject: A Museum showing styles of clothing for the 1700-1800

I made a request for assistance several weeks ago, and am going to re
word it. Does anyone know of a museum in the Fredericksburg area that
may have actual clothing from 1700-1800. I am looking for clothing that
would have been worn by the Washington family, and also the Spotswood
family. My ancestor, Patty Bowden-Jackson, was a Personal servant to
Elizabeth Washington (daughter of Augustine Washington Junior), from
1762-1780. She was also a seamstress, meaning she was designing clothes
for the Elizabeth and her family. When Elizabeth and Alexander Spotswood
married, they moved to Fredericksburg. Patty was taken to Fredericksburg
with the Spotswoods, and continued as Elizabeths' personal servant.
After completing her indenture, she moved to Fredericksburg, and
continued working as a Seamstress.

I hope this clarify's my request.

Anita








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