Bouquet holders were a necessity for the well-dressed Victorian lady. Along with fans, parasols, gloves and dance cards, they were must-have accessories for women attending balls. During the Victorian ...

The Victorian Christmas Costume Closet opened to the public on Monday, November 24 inside the City of Thomasville Visitors ...

Here’s a device to add to your steampunk fiction: the chatelaine, a popular accessory from the 19th century. Part practicality, part fashion accessory, the chatelaine was the perfect way for women on ...

Machine generated contents note: pt. I General Topics -- ch. 1 Underclothes -- ch. 2 Leisure Wear -- ch. 3 Children's vs. Women's Clothing -- pt. II Women's and Children's Street Apparel -- ch. 4 1860 ...

THOMASVILLE, GA (WALB)- On Nov. 24, the Victorian Christmas Costume Closet is officially scheduled to open to the public ...

Women were rarely the focus of sportswear manufacturers, meaning they had to borrow or adapt existing menswear, go without, or invent it themselves. Faced with the prospect of harassment or physical ...

WHENEVER SARAH ALMA Chrisman goes grocery shopping at Aldrich’s or picks up something at Don’s Pharmacy, she usually gets asked two questions: “Are you wearing a corset?” and “Why?” The answer to the ...

It is estimated that 2 percent of the American population died as a result of the Civil War. That represents a lot of deceased people to be mourned. And since the Civil War took place right in the ...