Many terms that are also used in Book 2 are defined under Terms tab for Book 1. If you do not see the term you are looking for here, please refer to Fort Orphans terms.

Chemise: a loose smock-like undergarment worn by women and girls

Corduroy Sidewalk: a sidewalk made of branches and logs laid on the ground

Frock Coat: a men’s knee-length coat, with a fitted waist and often two rows of buttons

Garibaldi blouse: a loose blouse styled after the followers of Giuseppe Garibaldi, an Italian general and politician who fought to make Italy one country

Medici belt: a wide belt, diamond-shaped in the front, named after a family of Italian nobles

Ruched: fabric or trim that has been pleated or gathered

Tatting: similar to finger knitting, tatting is done by knotting and looping a single strand of cording or heavy thread to create various items.

Whiffletree: a loose bar on a wagon to which the team of animals is hitched

Wideawake: a low-crowned hat, often made of felt, also called a Quaker hat