"Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)" is an incredibly valuable and detailed book written by the eminent American historian Alice Morse Earle. This publication is a real treasure for those interested in fashion, clothing history, and American life from the early 17th to the first half of the 19th century. The author examines in detail the development of costumes in various social strata of American society, revealing fashion trends, materials, ritualism, and functionality of clothing over two centuries. Describing each period in the history of costumes, the author investigates the influence of political, social and cultural events on the fashion of that time. This book will help the reader better understand how American clothing changed during the first two centuries of colonization and the formation of the United States, as well as how it reflected the spirit of the era and the individuality of the people. "Two Centuries of Costume in America" is a must-read for all fans of fashion, history, or American culture in general.