The Light in the Forest

The time period in The Light in the Forest is around Colonial times

This is between the years 1607-1776

Breechcloths/ loincloths

Shirts Leggings

Aprons Dresses Skirts Blouses

Both could wear blankets and robes in colder climates/ around winter

Barefoot Moccasins

Flat shoes made of leather, with a rawhide base

HEADWEAR JEWELRY

Hats and headbandsMADE OF:FeathersPlant fibers

Earrings Necklaces

MADE OF:ShellsAnimal TeethClawsStonesCopper

Climate and available materials dictated types of clothing

Didn’t care about society Purpose of Protection Modesty and concealment not a concern

MEN WOMEN

Loose Breeches Canvas Jerkin

(leather ,vest-like article)

Woolen Hose (long socks)

Felt/ Straw hats

Simple short gowns Linen caps

Productivity Usefulness for working in Indicated people’s status/class Showed religious beliefs

Some believed simplicity in dress reflected one’s relationship to God

Foot Most common transportation

Horseback Noblemen Army/Military

Boat Across rivers and large bodies of water

Mainly weapons and hunting tools Axes, spears, knives Needles

Sewing clothes out of plant/animal fiber

Made of: Stone Bones (animal) Wood Shells

Mainly weapons for warfare against Indians Matchlock rifle Flintlock Mortars

Farming Holding food and supplies

Mats Baskets Pots

No major inventions Trying to survive

Thrive as villages Worried about basic necessities

Invented tools to produce/save food

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