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Manner of Cherokee Dress
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Taken from a manuscript prepared by J.P. Evans in 1835
The dress of the men consists of a short gown, generally called a hunting shirt, in the construction of which, considerable taste is sometimes displayed. A beaded belt (especially in winter) is worn around the waist. Coarse homespun pantaloons are the most common, but some old men disdain their use and wear deer skin legging.
Mocassins are yet extensively used by both men and women; but shoes are coming into use. The blanket, like the highland plaid of Scotland, serves as a cloak by day and a bed at night.
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