Clothing of Early Maryland Settlers (1630s–1700s)

1630s–1650s: Early Colonial

Men

• Wool/linen shirts
• Leather breeches/trousers
• Leather jerkins/coats
• Felt/leather hats
• Wool stockings
• Leather shoes/boots

Women

• Wool/linen gowns
• Kirtles (overdresses)
• Aprons
• Hoods/coifs
• Stockings, shoes/boots

1660s–1700s: Later Colonial

Men

• Shirts, breeches/trousers (leather or cloth)
• Coats (wool, linen, leather)
• Waistcoats, neckcloths
• Hats (felt, beaver)
• Stockings, shoes/boots

Women

• Gowns, kirtles, petticoats
• Aprons, hoods/coifs
• Scarves, gloves
• Stockings, shoes/boots

Jewelry (rings, earrings), walking sticks, and pocket accessories supplemented basics. Fabrics were mostly imported or homespun; sumptuary laws occasionally restricted display.