This servant's garb is very plain and is guiltless of hoops. She wears no jewelry and has a plain, if rather mussed hairstyle. Women with few skills had little choice of occupation, and many went "into service" as servants. "Mother McBryde" had the misfortune to be an immigrant and a widow, thus settling for menial employment.
This garb is modeled by Sue Rhodes and was homemade for less than $10.00! The dress was made of $1.00 per yard sale fabric, and the apron is the original "$1.00, 1 hour apron" featured on our site. (Underneath is the $1.00 petticoat)