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History Matters: Fashion Maven of the Nineteenth Century

This week, Aaron and Scott remember Abraham Lincoln's beard and the inventor of the yellow light at intersections.
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When Women Wore Pants: Princeton U. Exhibition Exposes 19th-Century Fashion Fears

PRINCETON, NJ - The Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library at Princeton University will be showcasing an exhibit titled, "Fashion, Feminism, and Fear: Clothing and Power in the 19th Century." The ...
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Ruth Butler, Who Brought Artists’ Muses to Life, Dies at 93

After publishing a definitive biography of Rodin, she went on to write about the underappreciated women who modeled for the giants of 19th-century French art. By Penelope Green The art historian Ruth ...
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How 'The Gilded Age' Costumes Center Upper Class Black Women From The 19th Century

Since Peggy’s father, Arthur Scott (John Douglas Thompson), is a pharmacist, their costuming reflects the upper-middle class norms at the time: Arthur dons perfectly tailored suits while Peggy is ...
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How Cheyney McKnight Uses Ancestral Design Techniques To Educate And Inspire

Cheyney McKnight says her work as a historical interpreter and researcher led to her path as a designer. McKnight launched Not Your Momma’s History in 2014, where she develops programming and makes ...