Their long tresses were parted in front, combed back and braided into a cue ; rolled up spirally upon the back of the head, and secured by a huge turtle-shell or horn-comb. Small side combs were also used to keep the hair evenly parted in front. The shape of their hats varied constantly, a,s now, in acconlanco with the fickle dictates of fashion. At one time it would be a fur cap, somewhat like that worn

3 Archer Craft was among the first whom the writer recollects that wrought at cabinet-making and turning in New Rochelle, and also made and repaired spinning-wheels. His shop was at Upper New Rochelle. He was aucceedeil by Peter Bonnett, .Jr., who continued the business until spinning w heels fell into disuse.

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by men at the present time, but trimmed with ribbons and ornamented witli featliers, white or black according to the fancy of the wearer. At another, the hat would flatten down and spread out into an immense disk of braided leghorn or straw, held in place by a broad ribbon tied under the chin. Presently, almost while we were yet gazing in admiration, they assumed the form of a huge tin scoop in front, projecting beyond the face some ten or twelve inches, with high crowns to make room for the large comb.

" Strange as it may seem, all of these, to us, outlandish costumes and fashions looked well hi tlieir time.' Boys, until grown-up, mostly w.^nt barefooted ; nor was it at all uncommon to see grown-up men pursuing their occupations without shoes upon their feet. All, of course, wore shoes and yarn stockings in winter. Moreover, the young man who could afford a pair of calf-skin boots with white or red sheep-skin tops was regarded with admiration by the belles of the town.