Thank you for showing us what working women wore. Most of the focus in historical costuming often gets put on the wealthy and what they wore. I like learning about the working class.
LOL! That's probably why clothing tended to be worn more than just one day. Outer garments were oftentimes brushed clean and aired instead of laundering. The undergarments were washed more frequently than outer garments. But, I am thankful for modern washing machines...to be sure!! Thanks for watching!!
With the exception of multiple things worn on the head, it's a pretty reasonable number of things to wear here even now! But even then, if you have woollen cap/toque, earmuffs (or big earphones!) and then put up the hood on your winter coat to wait for the bus... It's almost the same thing. When it gets to -30C (-22F) you'll need even more layers than this.
Bravo!! Well done. It's nice to see all of the layers a woman may have worn. I also like you included little bits of other things like the bricks to keep warm. Thank you for all the hard work and research. I saw another early 19th century dressing video posted by another channel and the presentor didn't even know how to wear a pocket or tie the petticoat correctly. She tried but it was not very authentic. Thanks for going the extra mile to make it seem real. 🥰
Awwww, thank you! We have a fabulous group of researchers and volunteers who work hard to make sure what we present is accurate and relatable. Thank you so much for watching. If you have suggestions for other videos, please let us know.
Thanks for sharing this moment and for description. This make me better understanding for protection in winter because in my country is summer all year round.
Well, underwear as we think of underwear did not exist yet. There were crotchless drawers but they weren't commonly worn by all women. Most women were going "commando". So, she would not be wearing anything that hindered her from hiking up her skirts to use the loo. It made the process much easier then if she was wearing something that needed to be removed.
Sorry to say, but those straight pins would have definitely been a problem for me I'm sure! I can't use even one without sticking myself a dozen times! 😆😂
LOL! Yes, one needs to be careful for sure...they can get ya good if you're not careful with placement. ;) The corset/stays help though since it provides a sturdy layer between skin and pin. But, there are a lot of pins used...
This is the first video of yours I've seen, loved it. Now subscribed. 😊 Would you be able to make one on how the fires were kept going all day and night?
I watched the other video on the your channel which demonstrates how a man dress in winter in the same era this video is set in, it definitely shows the material technology of that given time is capable of making cloths with enough just 4 layers of clothings (for men). I cant grasp why did the women of that time adapt the same concept and save themselves tons of hassles???
Both men and women wore multiple layer to keep warm during winter months. How many layers probably depended on the work being done, social class, temperature, and location. Additional petticoats for females helped fill out the skirts (more bell-shaped by the 1820s) and kept the legs warm. Keep in mind, underdrawers were just becoming a thing but not everyone wore them. What is portrayed in this video is a working-class woman who is going to be outside for an extended period of time. She doesn't have the luxury of a carriage to transport her so layers were essential to keeping the cold at bay. Woolens, flannel (lightweight wool), linen, and silks were worn throughout the year, not just in winter. Just like today, they layered for warmth.
@@1820ColBenjaminStephensonHouse Thank you for the reply, I am surprised to know people from the Western hemisphere didn't wear/invent underwear (in this case underdrawers) during pre industrial times, since from the surface of it, underdrawers are just cut short version of the trousers and the trousers were known by the European and the Eurasia nomads for thousands of years. I do know some culture such as the Japanese never worn underwear in the modern sense since trousers were never a thing for them before western influences but the fact that its the same with the early modern europeans and Americans is totally new to me haha.
It does seem rather strange to us today that our ancestors didn't wear what we would call underwear. Typically, shifts (women) and shirts (male) were their underwear. There are some extant early 19th century underdrawers for men in museum collections. Thomas Jefferson has a pair that survived. Men oftentimes just used their shirt tails overlapping/folded between their legs to provide coverage. For women underdrawers start to appear in the late 1700s but were not universally worn. From personal experience wearing historical garments, modern underwear is inconvenient when wearing a corset and petticoats. Underdrawers that were worn by women were crotchless, which would have made using the facilities much easier while wearing them...not wearing any would have made it much, much easier. I suppose it was more of a personal preference when they did begin to appear and a lot of people just chose to go 'commando'. 🤭
Yes, some. Silk was readily available and there was a large used clothing market. It also was not as expensive as it is today. Natural fibers such as linen, wool, and silk were pretty commonplace. Plus silk is an excellent cold-weather insulator.
Layers don't necessarily mean wealth. A substantial amount of documentation shows a healthy 'used' clothing market at the time. People mended or remade clothing too. They were good a recycling clothing; stockings darned, petticoats and shifts patched, etc. The (man's) overcoat may have been an old one belonging to a spouse or family member or one purchased used. Regardless of how many layers she actually owned, in winter she probably worn them all, especially if she was working outside. Woolens were inexpensive and better made, unlike today. Our ancestors were quite ingenious and knew how to survive with what they had. This just shows one possibility for what this class of woman would have worn in winter.
This would have been nearly all the clothing she owned. She’d have a few more sets of shifts and stockings, perhaps two more aprons, and one more outer outfit- either another dress or a bodice and skirt- and that would be everything. And that would be quite a good wardrobe for a working woman.
Они еще не носили трусов. Некоторые дамы носили то, что мы бы назвали «шаровары», но их носили не все. Их рубашка и корсет были единственными предметами нижнего белья, которые обычно носили женщины.
It's not really. Once you're familiar with how everything goes on, it becomes second nature. This would have been normal for them. They didn't know the convenience of jeans and a t-shirt.
Thank you for showing us what working women wore. Most of the focus in historical costuming often gets put on the wealthy and what they wore. I like learning about the working class.
You're welcome! We plan to do more videos on working class clothing in the future. Thank you so much for watching!!
Imagine doing all of this and the days work hasnt even begun!
It was defiantly a process...😊
This is amazing. I can't imagine laundry day.
LOL! That's probably why clothing tended to be worn more than just one day. Outer garments were oftentimes brushed clean and aired instead of laundering. The undergarments were washed more frequently than outer garments. But, I am thankful for modern washing machines...to be sure!! Thanks for watching!!
holy heck, this must be some kind of record for number of layers. must have been cumbersome, encased in so many garments.
LOL! It was nice and warm on a really cold day. And honestly, not uncomfortable to wear.
With the exception of multiple things worn on the head, it's a pretty reasonable number of things to wear here even now! But even then, if you have woollen cap/toque, earmuffs (or big earphones!) and then put up the hood on your winter coat to wait for the bus... It's almost the same thing. When it gets to -30C (-22F) you'll need even more layers than this.
Beautifully done!
Thank you very much!
Wow! That was super interessting! Well done!
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊
I am obsessed with the under petticoats. Why don't they make skirts that fasten like that today?
I totally agree! They fit better and expand and contract as we do. So easy.
Yards of thin plain woven tape were needed! Band and tape looms were in use.
I don’t think I could move in all that clothing let alone work ! We are so lucky to have todays light weight materials
It was so cold the day we filmed, they felt pretty good. 😅
Bravo!! Well done. It's nice to see all of the layers a woman may have worn. I also like you included little bits of other things like the bricks to keep warm. Thank you for all the hard work and research. I saw another early 19th century dressing video posted by another channel and the presentor didn't even know how to wear a pocket or tie the petticoat correctly. She tried but it was not very authentic. Thanks for going the extra mile to make it seem real. 🥰
Awwww, thank you! We have a fabulous group of researchers and volunteers who work hard to make sure what we present is accurate and relatable. Thank you so much for watching. If you have suggestions for other videos, please let us know.
Как это ценно! Такая аккуратность, точность, любовь к своей работе! Большое спасибо за видео. Они прекрасны!
Пожалуйста! Спасибо за просмотр и за добрые слова.
Lucy's dress red and white I adore..I'd wear it!!! Looks not warm enough for 0 degree weather. Shawls are awesome
Shawls are awesome...we totally agree! Men are even known to have worn shawls. They're so versatile. Layers are good! ;) Thanks for watching!!
so many layers!
Yip, but she's warm. 🤭In all honesty, its not bad.
Thanks for sharing this moment and for description. This make me better understanding for protection in winter because in my country is summer all year round.
Wish we had summer all year round! Cold is not my favorite, but you're welcome. Thank you so much for watching.
thank you, I can't stop wondering how many layers of clothes were worn. I like it! I love you ❤
Thank you so much! We"re glad to have helped answer that question for you. Thanks for watching!!
I’m loveing this I love history I’m learning a lot.
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for watching. Hopefully, we'll have more up soon.
Wonderful video, thanks! couldn't help wondering how the woman would manage when she needed to go to the loo during the day, wearing that lot?!
Well, underwear as we think of underwear did not exist yet. There were crotchless drawers but they weren't commonly worn by all women. Most women were going "commando". So, she would not be wearing anything that hindered her from hiking up her skirts to use the loo. It made the process much easier then if she was wearing something that needed to be removed.
Pockets were sometimes deep enough to carry a live chicken! Bring back pockets!
LOL! They sure don't make women's pockets that deep anymore, unfortunately.
So happy to live in the 21st century. No need to put on layers of clothes every day before work.
LOL! We definitely get away with fewer layers today.
Wonderful presentation - glad we have found this channel
We are rather fond of your channel too!! You put out some excellent content!
Looking forward to more from you.
Tiene mas combinaciones que una caja fuerte 😅😆😆😆😆😆
🤣😂🤣😂
Sorry to say, but those straight pins would have definitely been a problem for me I'm sure! I can't use even one without sticking myself a dozen times! 😆😂
LOL! Yes, one needs to be careful for sure...they can get ya good if you're not careful with placement. ;) The corset/stays help though since it provides a sturdy layer between skin and pin. But, there are a lot of pins used...
This is the first video of yours I've seen, loved it. Now subscribed. 😊 Would you be able to make one on how the fires were kept going all day and night?
That's a great idea! Let's see what we can do.
I watched the other video on the your channel which demonstrates how a man dress in winter in the same era this video is set in, it definitely shows the material technology of that given time is capable of making cloths with enough just 4 layers of clothings (for men). I cant grasp why did the women of that time adapt the same concept and save themselves tons of hassles???
Both men and women wore multiple layer to keep warm during winter months. How many layers probably depended on the work being done, social class, temperature, and location. Additional petticoats for females helped fill out the skirts (more bell-shaped by the 1820s) and kept the legs warm. Keep in mind, underdrawers were just becoming a thing but not everyone wore them. What is portrayed in this video is a working-class woman who is going to be outside for an extended period of time. She doesn't have the luxury of a carriage to transport her so layers were essential to keeping the cold at bay. Woolens, flannel (lightweight wool), linen, and silks were worn throughout the year, not just in winter. Just like today, they layered for warmth.
@@1820ColBenjaminStephensonHouse Thank you for the reply, I am surprised to know people from the Western hemisphere didn't wear/invent underwear (in this case underdrawers) during pre industrial times, since from the surface of it, underdrawers are just cut short version of the trousers and the trousers were known by the European and the Eurasia nomads for thousands of years. I do know some culture such as the Japanese never worn underwear in the modern sense since trousers were never a thing for them before western influences but the fact that its the same with the early modern europeans and Americans is totally new to me haha.
It does seem rather strange to us today that our ancestors didn't wear what we would call underwear. Typically, shifts (women) and shirts (male) were their underwear. There are some extant early 19th century underdrawers for men in museum collections. Thomas Jefferson has a pair that survived. Men oftentimes just used their shirt tails overlapping/folded between their legs to provide coverage. For women underdrawers start to appear in the late 1700s but were not universally worn. From personal experience wearing historical garments, modern underwear is inconvenient when wearing a corset and petticoats. Underdrawers that were worn by women were crotchless, which would have made using the facilities much easier while wearing them...not wearing any would have made it much, much easier. I suppose it was more of a personal preference when they did begin to appear and a lot of people just chose to go 'commando'. 🤭
Takes an hour to get dressed and undressed. I will go where it's warm year-round. I forgot about the bricks or rocks to warn the bed.
LOL! There is definitely no getting dressed or undressed quickly...so many ties too.
It doesn’t take an hour. Once you get use to it then it pretty fast
you just watched it happen in 13 minutes..... where's the hour???
So working women could have silk clothes?
Yes, some. Silk was readily available and there was a large used clothing market. It also was not as expensive as it is today. Natural fibers such as linen, wool, and silk were pretty commonplace. Plus silk is an excellent cold-weather insulator.
I'm going to work dressed as a Victorian working lady😂 well not really
That could be fun!! 😆
Oh dear me!
Türkiye den selamlar. Kanaliniz çok güzel. Eskiden sadece fakir kadınlar çalışırdı değil mi?
Bu doğru. Zengin kadınların çalışması beklenmiyordu. Uygun görülmedi. Bazı orta sınıf kadınlar çalışmış olabilir. Umarım çevirim doğrudur.
She must have been quite well off to have been able to afford all those layers
Layers don't necessarily mean wealth. A substantial amount of documentation shows a healthy 'used' clothing market at the time. People mended or remade clothing too. They were good a recycling clothing; stockings darned, petticoats and shifts patched, etc. The (man's) overcoat may have been an old one belonging to a spouse or family member or one purchased used. Regardless of how many layers she actually owned, in winter she probably worn them all, especially if she was working outside. Woolens were inexpensive and better made, unlike today. Our ancestors were quite ingenious and knew how to survive with what they had. This just shows one possibility for what this class of woman would have worn in winter.
This would have been nearly all the clothing she owned. She’d have a few more sets of shifts and stockings, perhaps two more aprons, and one more outer outfit- either another dress or a bodice and skirt- and that would be everything. And that would be quite a good wardrobe for a working woman.
Keşke Türkçe altyazi da olsaydı.
Bakalım bunu düzeltebilecek miyiz...
Tamam, sanırım artık altyazıları tercüme etmesi gerekiyor. Olmazsa bana bildirin.
Evet oldu. Çok teşekkür ederim. ❤@@1820ColBenjaminStephensonHouse
Çok rica ederim!
Это сколько времени у них уходило,чтоб одеться и раздеться..
хорошо что я не жила в то время
Одеваться таким образом можно быстро, если делать это каждый день. Это выглядит сложнее, чем есть на самом деле.
Надеюсь, мои переводы верны. 😊
I was getting so claustrophobic watching all of those clothes being tied on her! 😳
She was nice and warm though...LOL! There are a lot of layers.
А нижние трусы какие?или только чулки и все остальное?
Они еще не носили трусов. Некоторые дамы носили то, что мы бы назвали «шаровары», но их носили не все. Их рубашка и корсет были единственными предметами нижнего белья, которые обычно носили женщины.
Thank heavens the wood burning stove was around the corner.
LOL! The day we filmed this it was the coldest day we'd had to date. The fire managed to take the chill out of the air but it was Brisk...brrrrrrrr!
Поки одягнешся - пів дня пройде.)
😂😂😂😂
How awkward and complicated
It's not really. Once you're familiar with how everything goes on, it becomes second nature. This would have been normal for them. They didn't know the convenience of jeans and a t-shirt.