The Politics of Fashion in Eighteenth-Century America

“Haulman’s terrific examination of the gendered implications of fashion is magnificently subtle and detailed. . . . [This book] will be important reading for scholars of gender, revolutionary political culture, and early American studies.”—American Historical Review

“Offers a number of fascinating insights into the ordering of power and American social relations in the eighteenth century. . . . Beautifully detailed and arresting set pieces that sparkle through the pages of her book, like gems strung together on an intricate necklace.”—William and Mary Quarterly

“An exciting, deeply researched work that examines the intersection of American culture and the changing nature of politics surrounding the American Revolution . . . . It would greatly benefit graduate students and researchers of early American life, specifically those with interests in politics, culture, and society.”—Journal of American Culture

“The book . . . displays Haulman’s easy command of her subject and source material. . . . Without losing sight of the big picture, she pays focused attention to a few well-chosen artifacts and texts.”—Women’s Review of Books

“Haulman [has an] ability to capture the telling details that made the colonial social experience distinct.”—New England Quarterly

“One of the most effective aspects of Haulman’s book is the way she treats fashion in many different ways without losing the unity of her argument. . . . [She] successfully mixes methods from cultural anthropology, literary studies, and sociology.”—The Historian

“Haulman’s book is a significant contribution to our understanding of eighteenth-century culture, gender, and politics, and it is, quite frankly, very fun to read.”—Journal of Southern History

“A well-written, thoroughly researched work.”—Journal of American History

"A rich and compelling study.—American Historical Review

“'Haulman allows women and gender to take center stage in a narrative in which they are still too often rather marginal.”—English Historical Review