2003 Articles and Content
Articles and content on women's history, added or updated in 2003.
Bella Abzug Quotes
Significantly updated: quotations from the fiery feminist known for her large hats and bulldog determination defending women's rights, peace, and civil liberties.
Significantly updated: quotations from the fiery feminist known for her large hats and bulldog determination defending women's rights, peace, and civil liberties.
About Helen Keller
A biography of Helen Keller, whose life story was told in the play and movie The Miracle Worker.
A biography of Helen Keller, whose life story was told in the play and movie The Miracle Worker.
About Louisa Adams
A biography of Louisa Adams, First Lady, married to John Quincy Adams.
A biography of Louisa Adams, First Lady, married to John Quincy Adams.
About Bella Abzug
A biographical profile of the New York Congresswoman, Bella Abzug, of outspoken feminist and peace positions and big hats. She was the first Jewish Congresswoman.
A biographical profile of the New York Congresswoman, Bella Abzug, of outspoken feminist and peace positions and big hats. She was the first Jewish Congresswoman.
George Eliot Pictures
I've added four large-sized pictures of George Eliot, plus two of her homes, to the site. This link will take you to the first, then follow the links at the bottom of each of the pictures to "similar images" to find the rest.
I've added four large-sized pictures of George Eliot, plus two of her homes, to the site. This link will take you to the first, then follow the links at the bottom of each of the pictures to "similar images" to find the rest.
About Mary Custis Lee
Profile of the wife of Robert E. Lee, great-granddaughter of Martha Washington. The battle after the Civil War to regain her family home at Arlington didn't end until after her death. Also find links to other resources on the Net.
Profile of the wife of Robert E. Lee, great-granddaughter of Martha Washington. The battle after the Civil War to regain her family home at Arlington didn't end until after her death. Also find links to other resources on the Net.
Hillary Clinton Quotes
Significantly updated: quotations from Hillary Rodham Clinton, attorney, volunteer activist, First Lady, and Senator.
Significantly updated: quotations from Hillary Rodham Clinton, attorney, volunteer activist, First Lady, and Senator.
Joan of Arc - by Haaren & Poland
A biography of Joan of Arc, from Famous Men of the Middle Ages by Haaren and Poland, published about 1905.
A biography of Joan of Arc, from Famous Men of the Middle Ages by Haaren and Poland, published about 1905.
Adrienne Rich Quotes
Significantly updated: quotations by Adrienne Rich, feminist poet of the 20th century.
Significantly updated: quotations by Adrienne Rich, feminist poet of the 20th century.
Women's History Site Index
An index to the topics found on this site -- who, where, when, and what.
An index to the topics found on this site -- who, where, when, and what.
About Elaine Pagels
Profile of Elaine Pagels, Biblical scholar whose feminist analysis of the power struggles in the early Christian church between the gnostic Christians and the orthodox Christians highlighted the role of women.
Profile of Elaine Pagels, Biblical scholar whose feminist analysis of the power struggles in the early Christian church between the gnostic Christians and the orthodox Christians highlighted the role of women.
About Poppaea Sabina
A profile of Poppaea, mistress and wife of Roman emperor Nero and subject of a 17th century Monteverdi opera.
A profile of Poppaea, mistress and wife of Roman emperor Nero and subject of a 17th century Monteverdi opera.
Jean Ingelow
A biography of Jean Ingelow, poet, from a 1915 publication. Includes an illustration from the original, which illustrates Ingelow's poem "High Tide on the Coast of Lincolnshire."
A biography of Jean Ingelow, poet, from a 1915 publication. Includes an illustration from the original, which illustrates Ingelow's poem "High Tide on the Coast of Lincolnshire."
User Submission: Periodical Profiles
As I add profiles of periodicals important to women's history -- magazines, journals, newspapers -- I invite users to add to this resource.
As I add profiles of periodicals important to women's history -- magazines, journals, newspapers -- I invite users to add to this resource.
Ms. Magazine
A profile of Ms. magazine, one in a series of profiles of historical women's magazines, newspapers, and journals.
A profile of Ms. magazine, one in a series of profiles of historical women's magazines, newspapers, and journals.
Woman's Journal
A profile of Woman's Journal, one in a series of profiles of historical women's magazines, newspapers, and journals.
A profile of Woman's Journal, one in a series of profiles of historical women's magazines, newspapers, and journals.
Anna Howard Shaw Quotes
New: quotations from Anna Howard Shaw, suffragist, minister, and physician.
New: quotations from Anna Howard Shaw, suffragist, minister, and physician.
Gloria Steinem Quotes
Significantly updated: quotations from the founder and editor of Ms. Magazine.
Significantly updated: quotations from the founder and editor of Ms. Magazine.
Woman as an Economic Factor
A speech given by Harriot Stanton Blatch, woman suffrage leader and daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
A speech given by Harriot Stanton Blatch, woman suffrage leader and daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Margaret Mead Quotes
Significantly expanded, this quotations page includes a brief profile of Margaret Mead, anthropologist.
Significantly expanded, this quotations page includes a brief profile of Margaret Mead, anthropologist.
Jane Austen Quotes
Significant updates to the quotations of Jane Austen, British novelist of the early 19th century.
Significant updates to the quotations of Jane Austen, British novelist of the early 19th century.
Address at Pennsylvania Hall
An address by Angelina Grimké [Weld], Southern abolitionist and feminist, on the slavery issue.
An address by Angelina Grimké [Weld], Southern abolitionist and feminist, on the slavery issue.
About Florence Nightingale
She's famous today, but how was she viewed during her lifetime? This excerpt gives a good flavor of how well she was known not too long after the Crimean War and her unique contribution to the history of medicine.
She's famous today, but how was she viewed during her lifetime? This excerpt gives a good flavor of how well she was known not too long after the Crimean War and her unique contribution to the history of medicine.
Pearl Bailey Quotes
New quote collection -- selected quotes on self-awareness, cooking, social reform.
New quote collection -- selected quotes on self-awareness, cooking, social reform.
Pearl Bailey Profile
Significantly updated: biography of Pearl Bailey, entertainer and writer.
Significantly updated: biography of Pearl Bailey, entertainer and writer.
Anti-Slavery Address - Angelina Grimke - 1838
Angelina Grimké (Weld), one of the pair of Southern anti-slavery and feminist sisters whose lectures helped educate Northerners about the cause and helped fire the abolitionist movement, here is represented with one of her speeches on the topic.
Angelina Grimké (Weld), one of the pair of Southern anti-slavery and feminist sisters whose lectures helped educate Northerners about the cause and helped fire the abolitionist movement, here is represented with one of her speeches on the topic.
Althea Gibson Biography
The first African American tennis player to win at Wimbledon, Althea Gibson died today, 9/28/03. I've updated her biography to include her last years.
The first African American tennis player to win at Wimbledon, Althea Gibson died today, 9/28/03. I've updated her biography to include her last years.
Suzanne La Follette Quotes
Significant updates to the quotations of Suzanne La Follette, libertarian feminist of the mid-20th century
Significant updates to the quotations of Suzanne La Follette, libertarian feminist of the mid-20th century
Alice Paul Quotes
New: quotations from Alice Paul, suffrage strategist and Equal Rights Amendment proponent.
New: quotations from Alice Paul, suffrage strategist and Equal Rights Amendment proponent.
Catherine Booth - A Sketch
Biography of Catherine Booth, a founder of the Salvation Army, is a modern example of "hagiography" -- biography chiefly designed to show the saintliness of the subject.
Biography of Catherine Booth, a founder of the Salvation Army, is a modern example of "hagiography" -- biography chiefly designed to show the saintliness of the subject.
Maria Goeppert-Mayer Biography
A biography of the second woman to win the Nobel Prize for physics (after Marie Curie), highlighting her contributions to science.
A biography of the second woman to win the Nobel Prize for physics (after Marie Curie), highlighting her contributions to science.
Maria Goeppert Mayer Quotes
Significantly updated: quotations by the Nobel Prize winning physicist.
Significantly updated: quotations by the Nobel Prize winning physicist.
Writing Book Reviews
A simple guide to writing good book reviews of women's history books.
A simple guide to writing good book reviews of women's history books.
Leni Riefenstahl
A biography of the German filmmaker remembered most for her highly effective propaganda documentaries made for Hitler and the Nazis.
A biography of the German filmmaker remembered most for her highly effective propaganda documentaries made for Hitler and the Nazis.
Lucille Ball Quotes
Quotations from the famous red-headed comedienne and actress who was also a successful businesswoman.
Quotations from the famous red-headed comedienne and actress who was also a successful businesswoman.
Olga Korbut Quotes
Quotations reflecting on early success and gymnastics by the Olympic gold medal winner gymnast, Olga Korbut.
Quotations reflecting on early success and gymnastics by the Olympic gold medal winner gymnast, Olga Korbut.
Women and Marriage in Ancient Rome
An exploration of the role of women and the purpose of marriage in ancient Rome, from the study by Guglielmo Ferrero (1871-1942).
An exploration of the role of women and the purpose of marriage in ancient Rome, from the study by Guglielmo Ferrero (1871-1942).
Did You Know? Facts and Figures About American Women Today
Where are American women today -- how many are mothers, how many work in the labor force, how many are in the military? How does their education and income measure up to that of men? What percentage of the population consists of women?
Where are American women today -- how many are mothers, how many work in the labor force, how many are in the military? How does their education and income measure up to that of men? What percentage of the population consists of women?
Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes
(Significantly updated) Quotations from the First Lady, newsletter columnist, and campaigner for human rights.
(Significantly updated) Quotations from the First Lady, newsletter columnist, and campaigner for human rights.
Herstory Quiz
Test your knowledge of women's history with this quiz on this site. Try all 26 questions, then find out your score. Don't worry -- we're not keeping any records on how well you do -- it's between you and your computer!
Test your knowledge of women's history with this quiz on this site. Try all 26 questions, then find out your score. Don't worry -- we're not keeping any records on how well you do -- it's between you and your computer!
Magdalene Sisters
The 2003 film The Magdalene Sistersdocuments the incarceration of some young Irish women in the Magdalene Asylums of the 1960s and 1970s. The Magdalene women were sent to these Roman Catholic institutions for various moral transgressions -- from pregnancy to loose behavior -- and served as, essentially, slave labor in laundries and other services.
The 2003 film The Magdalene Sistersdocuments the incarceration of some young Irish women in the Magdalene Asylums of the 1960s and 1970s. The Magdalene women were sent to these Roman Catholic institutions for various moral transgressions -- from pregnancy to loose behavior -- and served as, essentially, slave labor in laundries and other services.
Amelia Bloomer Quotes
Quotes about women's equality and rights, the "bloomer" costume and dress reform, and temperance.
Quotes about women's equality and rights, the "bloomer" costume and dress reform, and temperance.
Eleanor Roosevelt -- and Blogging??
Eleanor Roosevelt wrote daily newspaper columns, mixing news of her activities as First Lady with informal commentary on the events of the day. The columns read a whole lot like the better-quality blog entries today -- at least I think so. And she'd probably have welcomed the opportunity to try something new. Read some of her columns and see what you think.
Eleanor Roosevelt wrote daily newspaper columns, mixing news of her activities as First Lady with informal commentary on the events of the day. The columns read a whole lot like the better-quality blog entries today -- at least I think so. And she'd probably have welcomed the opportunity to try something new. Read some of her columns and see what you think.
Annan Calls for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Release
In breaking news, the UN announces that the Secretary General has called on the Burmese/Myanmar government to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
In breaking news, the UN announces that the Secretary General has called on the Burmese/Myanmar government to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
A Narrative of the Life of Mary Jemison
A complete copy of the 1823 book about Mary Jemison's life. a famous Indian captive, Jemison's life story is a good example of this once-popular genre of American literature. Indian captivity narratives are often full of stereotypes about Native Americans and about male and female roles, and sometimes counter such common stereotypes.
A complete copy of the 1823 book about Mary Jemison's life. a famous Indian captive, Jemison's life story is a good example of this once-popular genre of American literature. Indian captivity narratives are often full of stereotypes about Native Americans and about male and female roles, and sometimes counter such common stereotypes.
Goddesses of Greece and Rome
Six drawings of key goddesses of Greece and Rome, from a 19th century schoolbook on mythology. Find Hera (Juno), Athena (Minerva), Aphrodite (Venus) and more.
Six drawings of key goddesses of Greece and Rome, from a 19th century schoolbook on mythology. Find Hera (Juno), Athena (Minerva), Aphrodite (Venus) and more.
Sandra Day O'Connor Quotes
Significantly updated: Quotations from the first woman U.S. Supreme Court Justice, on women, family, work and a few court issues: religion and abortion.
Significantly updated: Quotations from the first woman U.S. Supreme Court Justice, on women, family, work and a few court issues: religion and abortion.
Pauline Kael Quotes
Quotations from the woman who was movie critic for the New Yorker for many years.
Quotations from the woman who was movie critic for the New Yorker for many years.
Pauline Kael Biography
She never heard, or believed, the dictum, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." Read about the career of Pauline Kael, whose style as a movie critic influenced others in her field -- and may have influenced considerably the making of movies.
She never heard, or believed, the dictum, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." Read about the career of Pauline Kael, whose style as a movie critic influenced others in her field -- and may have influenced considerably the making of movies.
Finland: First Female Prime Minister Resigns
Female prime ministers are more common than they once were, but each new "first female prime minister" of a nation is an automatic pioneer. Unfortunately, Finland's history maker is making a different kind of news as she resigns over a scandal involving leaked documents and the Iraq war.
Female prime ministers are more common than they once were, but each new "first female prime minister" of a nation is an automatic pioneer. Unfortunately, Finland's history maker is making a different kind of news as she resigns over a scandal involving leaked documents and the Iraq war.
Free Love
The name "free love" has been given to a variety of movements in history, with different meanings. In the 1960s and 1970s it often meant the freedom to engage in casual sex without any commitments. In the 19th century, including the Victorian era, it usually meant the ability to freely choose a monogamous sexual partner and to freely choose to end a marriage or relationship when love ended.
The name "free love" has been given to a variety of movements in history, with different meanings. In the 1960s and 1970s it often meant the freedom to engage in casual sex without any commitments. In the 19th century, including the Victorian era, it usually meant the ability to freely choose a monogamous sexual partner and to freely choose to end a marriage or relationship when love ended.
Robin Morgan Quotes
(Significantly updated) Quotations from the radical feminist theorist, activist, author, poet and editor of the 1990s revived Ms. Magazine.
(Significantly updated) Quotations from the radical feminist theorist, activist, author, poet and editor of the 1990s revived Ms. Magazine.
About Nina Simone
Nina Simone was a classically trained pianist whose singing mixed genres of classical music, jazz, blues and soul -- and her music and outspoken ideas on American racism reflected and became part of civil rights and black power history. Several of her songs, including her cover of Sinatra's "My Way," became feminist classics as well.
Nina Simone was a classically trained pianist whose singing mixed genres of classical music, jazz, blues and soul -- and her music and outspoken ideas on American racism reflected and became part of civil rights and black power history. Several of her songs, including her cover of Sinatra's "My Way," became feminist classics as well.
About Salome
In the New Testament she's famous for asking for the head of St. John the Baptist -- and she's also been a favorite subject for artists, her depiction reflecting the fantasies of each time.
In the New Testament she's famous for asking for the head of St. John the Baptist -- and she's also been a favorite subject for artists, her depiction reflecting the fantasies of each time.
Memorial Day - Origins
A background on Memorial Day -- and the women who helped make it a holiday.
A background on Memorial Day -- and the women who helped make it a holiday.
Jane Goodall Quotes
(Significantly updated) Quotations by the "chimpanzee lady."
(Significantly updated) Quotations by the "chimpanzee lady."
Margaret Chase Smith Quotes
(Significantly updated) Quotations from the Republican Senator who, among her contributions, denounced Joseph McCarthy's "sensationalism."
(Significantly updated) Quotations from the Republican Senator who, among her contributions, denounced Joseph McCarthy's "sensationalism."
Marianne Williamson Quotes
(New) Quotations from this inspirational writer include a quotation used by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 inaugural address in South Africa.
(New) Quotations from this inspirational writer include a quotation used by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 inaugural address in South Africa.
About Wangari Maathai
In celebration on Earth Day - a biography of Kenya's environmentalist and feminist activist, Wangari Maathai. Since 1977, Wangari Maathai has battled deforestation in Kenya through organizing mostly village women to plant trees, to fight soil erosion and water pollution and to provide firewood and some income for their families.
In celebration on Earth Day - a biography of Kenya's environmentalist and feminist activist, Wangari Maathai. Since 1977, Wangari Maathai has battled deforestation in Kenya through organizing mostly village women to plant trees, to fight soil erosion and water pollution and to provide firewood and some income for their families.
Pearl S. Buck Quotes
(Significantly updated) Quotations from the novelist and writer whose travels to China inspired many of her novels.
(Significantly updated) Quotations from the novelist and writer whose travels to China inspired many of her novels.
Herodias and Salome
History and art has portrayed Salome in many different ways. Guest writer Barbara Nell sorts out legend from history.
History and art has portrayed Salome in many different ways. Guest writer Barbara Nell sorts out legend from history.
Women's Suffrage - Biographies
Annotated list of biographies on this site of women who worked for women's right to vote -- from Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Sojourner Truth and Julia Ward Howe, to lesser-known Alice Duer Miller, Olympia Brown, Maud Younger and anti-suffragist Helen Kendrick Johnson.
Annotated list of biographies on this site of women who worked for women's right to vote -- from Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Sojourner Truth and Julia Ward Howe, to lesser-known Alice Duer Miller, Olympia Brown, Maud Younger and anti-suffragist Helen Kendrick Johnson.
Top Picks: Books on Body Image and Women's History
How women view and value their bodies has changed over time. These books examine the history of body image and how culture shapes ideas of women's beauty -- useful perspective in dealing with body image and self-esteem issues among girls and women today. There are other good books on body image and beauty culture today from a personal perspective; these books include the best historical analysis.
How women view and value their bodies has changed over time. These books examine the history of body image and how culture shapes ideas of women's beauty -- useful perspective in dealing with body image and self-esteem issues among girls and women today. There are other good books on body image and beauty culture today from a personal perspective; these books include the best historical analysis.
Dorothy Thompson Quotations
An anti-communist and pro-disarmament journalist, her weekly columns and her broadcasts brought her opinions to millions in the mid-20th century in America.
An anti-communist and pro-disarmament journalist, her weekly columns and her broadcasts brought her opinions to millions in the mid-20th century in America.
Sarah Winnemucca Quotations
One of the 19th century's best-known Native Americans, Sarah Winnemucca's protests against the treatment of her people are today almost forgotten as Sacagawea and Pocahontas have become the primary Native American heroines in popular culture and American history classes.
One of the 19th century's best-known Native Americans, Sarah Winnemucca's protests against the treatment of her people are today almost forgotten as Sacagawea and Pocahontas have become the primary Native American heroines in popular culture and American history classes.
Seneca Falls Declaration - 1848
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal..." Thus begins the document that came out of the first women's rights convention in America, the beginning of the long struggle for legal rights including the right to vote.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal..." Thus begins the document that came out of the first women's rights convention in America, the beginning of the long struggle for legal rights including the right to vote.
Louisa May Alcott - Little Women and Beyond
The books published by Louisa May Alcott -- Little Women and its sequels, plus other books, many not well known.
The books published by Louisa May Alcott -- Little Women and its sequels, plus other books, many not well known.
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt and the Pearl
Is it true that Cleopatra swallowed a dissolved pearl to impress Marc Antony? Guest writer Barbara Nell sorts out legend from history.
Is it true that Cleopatra swallowed a dissolved pearl to impress Marc Antony? Guest writer Barbara Nell sorts out legend from history.
Rule of Thumb for Wife-Beating: Myth of Women's History
It was undoubtedly true that until very recently in legal history, a man could get away with beating his wife and she had little or no recourse to protect herself. But a supposed common law principle permitting men to beat their wives with switches no thicker than their thumbs was certainly not the origin of the phrase, "rule of thumb."
It was undoubtedly true that until very recently in legal history, a man could get away with beating his wife and she had little or no recourse to protect herself. But a supposed common law principle permitting men to beat their wives with switches no thicker than their thumbs was certainly not the origin of the phrase, "rule of thumb."
Her Story: Uncovering Women's Lives
Discover the women behind the names and dates in your family tree. Inspiration from Genealogy Guide, Kimberly Powell and Women's History Guide, Jone Johnson Lewis.
Discover the women behind the names and dates in your family tree. Inspiration from Genealogy Guide, Kimberly Powell and Women's History Guide, Jone Johnson Lewis.
Quotations from Nancy Astor
The first woman to be elected to and take a seat in the British Parliament, American-born Nancy Astor was known for sharp wit as well as for her support of women's rights.
The first woman to be elected to and take a seat in the British Parliament, American-born Nancy Astor was known for sharp wit as well as for her support of women's rights.
Pictures of Women's Suffrage Movement
Find photos and other images of the woman suffrage movement. Many of the photos are newly added as of this week, and include not only key suffrage marches and events in the early 20th century, but images of key suffrage leaders.
Find photos and other images of the woman suffrage movement. Many of the photos are newly added as of this week, and include not only key suffrage marches and events in the early 20th century, but images of key suffrage leaders.
Biography of Phillis Wheatley
Read about the life of Phillis Wheatley -- kidnapped and sold into slavery, she was educated and became a noted poet in her own day. But was the fame fleeting? Was her poetry of lasting value? And what did she have to say about slavery in her own poems?
Read about the life of Phillis Wheatley -- kidnapped and sold into slavery, she was educated and became a noted poet in her own day. But was the fame fleeting? Was her poetry of lasting value? And what did she have to say about slavery in her own poems?
Woman and Her Wishes
In this remarkable argument for women's rights, dated 1853, Thomas Wentworth Higginson argues for women's higher education, women's admission to all professions and for the vote and other political participation by women. Yes, you read the date right: 1853.
In this remarkable argument for women's rights, dated 1853, Thomas Wentworth Higginson argues for women's higher education, women's admission to all professions and for the vote and other political participation by women. Yes, you read the date right: 1853.
Emma Goldman - Too Radical for 2003?
In January 2003, the words of Emma Goldman on free speech and war are considered too radical for the University of California, Berkeley -- ironically the birthplace of the 1960s Free Speech Movement. Find links to the news coverage, the quotes that set off the controversy and links to more information on Emma Goldman.
In January 2003, the words of Emma Goldman on free speech and war are considered too radical for the University of California, Berkeley -- ironically the birthplace of the 1960s Free Speech Movement. Find links to the news coverage, the quotes that set off the controversy and links to more information on Emma Goldman.
Women's Fashions of the 17th Century
She was named the heir to the throne of England by her father, Henry I, as his only surviving legitimate child. But she had to fight a bloody civil war with her cousin, Stephen, who conveniently seized the throne. She was named Lady of the English in 1141, but was unable to hold on to the actual reins of power, though her son was named Stephen's heir as a final settlement of the long struggle.
She was named the heir to the throne of England by her father, Henry I, as his only surviving legitimate child. But she had to fight a bloody civil war with her cousin, Stephen, who conveniently seized the throne. She was named Lady of the English in 1141, but was unable to hold on to the actual reins of power, though her son was named Stephen's heir as a final settlement of the long struggle.
About the Empress Matilda
She was named the heir to the throne of England by her father, Henry I, as his only surviving legitimate child. But she had to fight a bloody civil war with her cousin, Stephen, who conveniently seized the throne. She was named Lady of the English in 1141, but was unable to hold on to the actual reins of power, though her son was named Stephen's heir as a final settlement of the long struggle.
She was named the heir to the throne of England by her father, Henry I, as his only surviving legitimate child. But she had to fight a bloody civil war with her cousin, Stephen, who conveniently seized the throne. She was named Lady of the English in 1141, but was unable to hold on to the actual reins of power, though her son was named Stephen's heir as a final settlement of the long struggle.
Women's Fashions of the 17th Century
In the mid-17th century, Wenceslaus Holler published this series of engravings depicting the costume of women in England. These images record a contemporary view of the costume of women, helpful for writers, costumers and others interested in fashion history. Part 1 of 2 - sixteen images in this set.
In the mid-17th century, Wenceslaus Holler published this series of engravings depicting the costume of women in England. These images record a contemporary view of the costume of women, helpful for writers, costumers and others interested in fashion history. Part 1 of 2 - sixteen images in this set.