French Settlers - Clothing

• Scarcity of boots and shoes led many to adopt Indian moccasins for footware.
• Many wore work clothes like the peasants in France for everyday wear, or adopted Indian dress, such as buckskin jerkins or leggings.
• Elegant silk dresses or frock coats, ruffled linen shirts, knee breeches, and shoes with silver buckles were worn by wealthier settlers for special occasions.

How do they compare? Native Americans | French Settlers | African Slaves

© Illinois State Museum 31-Dec-96