Tag Archives: World War One

Looking Back to the Flu Epidemic, 1918

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Lynn

Apparently not everyone was on lockdown during the influenza epidemic of 1918.  I found these images on one of my favorite website, the Digital Public Library of America. All kinds of institutions collected photos of the epidemic. The three I’ve … Continue reading →

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Women and War Bonds, 1917

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Lynn

When women are depicted in political posters, they are most often young and appealing or heavily idealized, like Liberty herself.  I’ve looked at a lot of war posters in my day—they are a convenient teaching tool—and the older woman in … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July in Syracuse, 1918

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Lynn

World War One ended in 1918, but not until mid November—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.  When this Fourth of July picture was taken in Syracuse, New York, no one knew that the end was … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Reunion, 1921

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Lynn

How I love people who annotate their photographs!  This one shows a family reunion in Nevis, Minnesota, in the northern part of the state. There is a long list of names on the back, including the Hayworths, Babbs, Ballards, Smiths, … Continue reading →

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The Jumpsuit—A Style that Will Not Die

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Lynn

You might have noticed that the jump suit, a one piece long armed garment with pants, is back in style.  An older fashion blogger I follow, Alyson Walsh, has declared it her favorite look.  Sewing patterns for jumpsuits abound. I … Continue reading →

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Pants for Women in Montgomery Ward Catalogs, 1907-1924

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Lynn

When did Montgomery Ward begin offering pants designed for women?  The first mention I found (and I could have easily missed some) had to do with horseback riding.  In 1907, you could buy a custom made divided skirt “for cross … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dressed for War by Nina Edwards

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Lynn

If you compare a map of Europe map in 1913 to one made after the First World War, it is easy to see the explosive power of that conflict. Old empires disappeared and new countries took their place. In her … Continue reading →

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