Pirate Fashion, a truth lost at sea

Black beard, Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrow… The image of the decorated ‘Pirate’ has pervaded general media for years, made up of a select few recognizable characters, dressed in a select few recognizable garments and accessories, who have come to define our idea of the pirate.  But how true is his image really?  Was this what pirates, captains and seamen actually wear during their time at sea?  In this episode of Silhouettes: A Fashion History Podcast, you can expect to hear all about the fashion pursuits of the swashbuckling men and women who sailed the seas in the 18th century ⚓️

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