tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198844712067354490.post8320593054734896551..comments2023-12-27T22:40:47.439-06:00Comments on Gentle Musings: Researching the Illinois CountryAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095426164654110973noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198844712067354490.post-67422089052575502142013-06-28T16:44:32.841-05:002013-06-28T16:44:32.841-05:00Ermagosh I did my thesis on the French in Kaskaski...Ermagosh I did my thesis on the French in Kaskaskia--squeee geeky dance! It was more on the transition of the town throughout the 18th century, particularly regarding gender and ethnicity, so I'm afraid I don't have any fantastic clothing insights. I hope you find some good stuff--though I recall most of the inventories being a bit short on the descriptions ("Gown, shoes, etc" instead of, you know, fun stuff!) I'm sure there are some gems hiding in there!<br /><br />There was also if I recall, as regard's women's roles, a couple who hired on at the same place, together--he to do field work and she to do household work. If I find the citation, I'll leave it for you!Rowennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757364614589686606noreply@blogger.com