Makeshift tables during the colonial times were similar to today's ___________________.
"saw-horse"
100
What did the following notes teach the colonial children
"Sing not, hum not, wiggle not. Spit nowhere in the room but in the corner...Eat not too fast nor with Greedy Behavior."?
proper table manners
100
What colonial food was similar to pudding?
mush
100
What are "breeches"?
men's pants
100
Colonial men wore heavy jackets during winter. What did they call these heavy jackets?
"doublets"
200
What plate could hold food for two people?
trencher
200
What was used to collect the trenchers (plates), cup and spoons on the table?
a large basket
200
The simple versions of the neckwear were made of linen while the more expensive cravats had_________________.
lace trimmings or embroidered designs
200
What was planted to make linen thread?
flax
200
What did women use to cover their heads while working inside or outside the house?
linen or cotton hat
300
People used their hands to eat during the colonial times. What century did they generally start using forks?
18th century
300
Because of limited space, what did the colonists do with their dining table?
dismantled and stored the table until the next meal
300
What are ""cravats"
scarves
300
Wool came from ___________________.
sheared sheep
300
What was referred to a type of cushion or pillow?
"pudding"
400
Family and guests all drank from the same cup during a meal. What was used as a drinking cup?
a large pewter
400
What was the main staple of the early colonial diet? This was most often included in their stews, soups, bread and mush?
corn
400
Colonial men covered their legs from the knees to the toes by using _____________________.
long stockings
400
What machine did the colonists use to spin the yarn?
spinning wheel
400
What did the toddlers wear to protect their heads when they fell?
"pudding caps"
500
What did the parents teach their children at mealtime?
proper table manners
500
From whom did the settlers learn how to plant, harvest and prepare corn for food?
Native Americans
500
What clothing materials did the wealthy and prosperous colonists have ?
velvet, silk and lace imported from Europe
500
What dye colors were provided by the following plants?
goldenrod _____________
pokeberry _____________
iris _____________
and logwood___________