Corsets that cinched tightly at the waist weren’t part of everyday 1700s fashion. Fashion during the colonial period in America prioritized function, and clothing was re-used until it fell apart. See examples of revolutionary fashion at Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina. Special thanks to NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources . Discover more North Carolina history and share your own story at pbsnc.org/homegrown-history | PBS North Carolina

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