Brethren Dress A Testimony to Faith

This is the first publication in which the unique dress of a religious body has been studied in such detail. The Brethren originated in Germany in the early eighteenth century and immigrated to America in 1719-1735. By the early nineteenth century specific dress items had been prescribed for the members. This volume studies the origin and variations in dress styles as well as the later demise of the dress requirements among the Brethren. Many old and historic photographs are reproduced beautifully in this book. It has been called "a major publishing event in the field of Brethren history."Rupel, Esther Fern is the author of 'Brethren Dress A Testimony to Faith' with ISBN 9780936693507 and ISBN 0936693509.