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!
The Ladies Gown and City Fashion Reflections
An extended diary style account reviews women journalists and street style in New York. It details gowns, bonnets, lace, silks, and accessories worn by a range of figures, noting their social tension and the evolving image of respectable womanhood through the late 19th century press culture. It references specific garments, fabrics, and colors, and cites observers contrasting urban fashion with moral judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailk Wowsling
Preston
India
Siletta
Dalterog
Mario Ann
Benatar Laysn
Neo
Elvis
Lem
Mim Lagiln
Hannah
Trampe Kat
Itn
New York
Mira Eayean
Aptain
Uae
Fabor
Henine
Eli Viste
Granny Fremy
Yeniae
Roefy
Uriel Valley
Llenttese
Pheir
Uthat
Kaopphane
Cwhiel
Arima
America
Almuertitin
Birds of
Australia
Mr. Coen
Heidi
New Stout Wales
Fateral
Syiney
Demat
Tiie
Wiewhee
New England
Chomslver
Kimgland
William Conklin
Mos Crely
Central Park
Ula
Califenia
Ganlen
Lowi
Randolph
Logan
Wenthjorman
Hoston
Victoria
Spain