Abby sits down with Samantha McCarty (again! See Episode 2 for more with Samantha!) to pick her brain about women's fashion and clothing from the first quarter of the 17th century (1600-1625-ish). This is an often over looked time period that Samantha has had time to really study since she works for a historic site that is from the 17th century. Ranging in subjects from what a woman was issued in a new "suit of clothes" before she arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, upper bodies, petticoats vs. kirtles, what the hell a "gown" is - in every sense of the word, and quite a bit on oorijzers (ear irons) - one of Samantha's specialties. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about something totally new a different!

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