One-piece pink faille dress, York, ca. 1835
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Brick Store Museum
In addition to attending church and local functions, women could show off their fashionable attire in "calling" on one's relatives and friends.
The tradition of afternoon tea allowed not only the opportunity to wear one's finery, but to view and comment on the interiors and material possessions of one's friends as well.
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