Dear Anita:
Here are forwarded messages from my friend and fellow CW and Rev War living
historian Joyce Henry. She is chief coaching instructor (she trains the
horses to ride/drive) at Colonial Williamsburg. I hope her Williamsburg contacts
can help you.
Anita L. Henderson
Atlantic Guard Soldiers Aid Society
PS: I am also researching my white relations. My maternal great, great
grandfather Robert Eggleston (1822-1911) was the son and slave to William
Eggleston (1794-1849). I am currently working with two white cousins on the family
history.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Baumgarten, Linda
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:54 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Cc: Hill, Rick; Whitacre, Janea; Henry, Joyce
Subject: Anita Wills inquiry
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library in Fredericksburg has some items of costume. They can be reached at 703-899-4559. You might also try nearby Mount Vernon, 703-780-4000, which has costumes with Washington histories. The John Marshall House in Richmond currently has a loan exhibit (costumes owned by a private individual) of 18th century costume. That exhibit is on view through July 31, 2005.
Linda Baumgarten
Curator of Textiles & Costumes
-----Original Message-----
From: Hill, Rick
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:46 AM
To: Baumgarten, Linda; Rosseau, Brenda; Hutter, Mark; Whitacre, Janea
Cc: Henry, Joyce
Subject: FW: A Museum showing styles of clothing for the 1700-1800
any ideas?
-----Original Message-----
From: Henry, Joyce
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 5:24 PM
To: Hill, Rick
Subject: FW: A Museum showing styles of clothing for the 1700-1800
Hi Rick,
Do you have any information that we could point this lady to that may help her?
Thanks,
Joyce
-----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
To: [log in to unmask]
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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