Melissa Davenport Berry describes how Puritan laws in the Massachusetts Bay Colony tried to control women’s clothing, hair styles and headdresses... (Read More)
Melissa Davenport Berry describes how our Puritan ancestors didn’t approve of long hair – at least, the clergy and government officials didn’t... (Read More)
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry describes the fashion laws in effect in 17th century Massachusetts – and how both women and men flaunted the law... (Read More)
Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find ads and stories about vintage swimsuits, giving us another glimpse into our ancestors’ lives... (Read More)
Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn about our ancestors’ spring fashions and their Easter parades showcasing those fine new clothes... (Read More)
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