Category Archives: Pre 1900

Older Women in Pants—the Prequel

Included in the awe-inspiring book Dressed for the Photographer is this photo of feminist activist, Marietta Stow in her 1880s version of reform dress. Stow was a philanthropist and social reformer of long standing who ran for California governor in … Continue reading

Posted in Pre 1900 | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Book Review: Dressed for the Photographer by Joan Severa

Although this book addresses a specific time and place—the United States from the 1840s to 1900—it contains a wealth of information useful to anyone who is interested in how photographs can be used to study the history of fashion. The … Continue reading

Posted in General, Pre 1900 | Tagged , | 2 Comments