Tailor
View a variety of fabrics and garments that clothed colonial Americans, from elegant suits in the latest London styles to the sturdy uniforms of Revolutionary soldiers. Interact with the tailors as they measure customers and create clothing using 18th-century methods.
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Whether in search of the latest London fashions made of the finest materials or durable attire for the workday, colonial Virginians relied on tailors to keep them covered and looking their best. Join our historic trades tailors in their well-stocked and colorful shop to learn about the people, designs, and techniques of their trade.
FAQs
Read below to find the answers to some of our most common questions about the Tailor trade. Visit us onsite to learn more and discuss further.
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Explore Historic Trades & Skills
The Historic Trades and Skills community at Colonial Williamsburg uses 18th-century tools and techniques to apprentice in and eventually master more than 20 historic trades and skills. These world-renowned experts not only make goods and provide services to the Historic Area, they also consult and produce for other cultural institutions around the world.
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