Love of Dress Offset by Sacrifice in Troubulous Time
Richmond women faced hardship during the Seven Vines battle era as fashion shifted from elaborate gowns to homespun outfits. Elders recall face powders, pokeberry streaks, and durable calico dresses, while memories of the front lines and figures like Melin and Josey Johnston linger in wartime recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Battle of
Seven Vines
Troy
Brown
Munkett
Seven Pires
Tavis
Melin
Josey
Johnston
Night of Battle and Siege in Richmond and Petersburg
The passage describes Civil War fighting with artillery, marching crowds, and hospital chaos in Richmond and surrounding towns. It recounts Johnston’s reported shooting and Lee’s command, with civilians aiding the wounded and widespread fear as battles rage through Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond
Boon
Sherman
Charley
Petersburg
Lynchburg
Richmond
Orite
Pirosisinus
Babe
Te Dali
Gantle
Fragmented plea for mercy amid cruelty case in historic city
A blurred account references a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals case involving a proprietor and a trial or hearing. Names, roles, and dates are unclear but suggest a public discussion of alleged mistreatment, financial penalties, and personal fates tied to the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Peoples’ Bank
Logan
Dhow
Opera House
Thetis
the First Bank
Onto
John Walker
Chas. E. Bowen
Aenorit Texel
G. W. Brehm
Collixon
Mortage
Igor
Tip
Cele
John Hansen
SH Bright
Uni
Hoare Ih
John F.whte
Untilio
Diadtice
Pouno
Necond Atany
Dames Teed
Witty
Beenie Wright & Buerhaus
Oithen
Z.V. Raney
Ee Sigeon
HG. Campbell
N West
Worle & Tite's Meth
Wright
Haiti
JH. Dye
James Shite
Main Street
W. DD. Mansfield
Lorsen
Canty & Pilsen
General Insurance Agents
Em, West, Dollivan Block, Logan
C. Thachers
Howling County
Udewe Tsideaio
Robert Curran
Mynd
New Straitsville
Jnst
COTTE
Harmison & CO
Jane
Humolkx
Mihese
Kimzwures
Jersey
Orlozwen
Meened
el Sn
Moss
Boys Ince
Congress
Oxford
Main
Post Ofice
ELA Ewes IN && Coo
Plunket ON
Plunkett
Panibelia Eltef Tad
Abataki
Younghter
Hey
Uhey
Belove
Taders
Aris
Clive
Miler
Godine
Cyril
Ravels
Farer and Garden Wisdom
Seana
Aduclen
Sandy
Ernest Plitite
Howe
Frome
Orlin
Tour
Waltury
Ity ‘Privaaptiyat
Sone
Usn
Ollie
Donnie
Ioan
Thor
Onaly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!