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There are many reenactment suppliers, some of which may be able to help you.  I found one at least that has clothing of that era: http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/index.php?c=23&w=24&r=Y 

Just remember, in America they would likely follow somewhat fashionable shapes, but often used homespun fabrics (linen-wool combo called linsy-woolsy is most known) a white cotton or linen shirt would be a universal piece of men's clothing, if they were not wealthy they would likely have little to no embellishment on it, and what would be there would be something done at home, by a family member. 

Dark colors likely made with natural dyes (browns, greens, dark blues or maybe reds) would be used on outerwear both for aesthetics and to hide the appearance of dirt. (clothing directly against the skin was white and strong so it could be repeatedly washed and bleached, other pieces were generally a darker color mostly wool, and cleaned much less often)

Doing some basic research on clothing styles 1700-1730-ish can give you an idea of the shapes and pieces of clothing, and then adjust according to the wearers financial status or religious beliefs if they had specific costume restrictions, etc. 

his ensemble would likely include: jacket/coat, waistcoat (like a long vest) shirt, breeches, hose, and shoes

(Just please don't dress him to look like a cartoon pilgrim or stereotypical colonial type of 50 years later than this period. :D   )

Google is your friend, just be very careful to double check links and such, i have seen many 18th century pages referring to 19th century examples and not marking them clearly. 

Elizabeth Walton
www.clotheslinejournal.com
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-----Original Message-----
>From: "Joshua K. Blay HSBC" <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Jun 21, 2007 8:48 AM
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>Subject: 1730s Clothing
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>Would anyone have any suggestions on clothing circa 1730s? Specifically, 
>pastors of the time?  A local church is celebrating their founding and 
>for a reasonable facsimile to evoke of the era for reenactment purposes.
>
>Regards,
>
>Joshua K. Blay
>Associate Director/Museum Curator
>The Historical Society of Berks County
>(610) 375-4375
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