Category: Fashion
Sullivan County Farmer Sues Barber for $20,000 After Unwittingly Losing His Beard
George Palmer, a farmer from Sullivan County, filed a $20,000 lawsuit in 1907 against a New York barber after his 20-year-old beard was mistakenly shaved…
10 Defining Fashion Tips from 1920s America
Fashion in the 1920s in the U.S. was characterized by significant changes as it moved away from the restrictive fashions of previous decades and embraced…
Missouri Farmer Creates Summer Suits from Corn Husks
John Melton, a farmer from Carrollton, Mo., crafted his own summer suits using corn husks. In 1925, it was reported that: “The high cost of…
Whiskers at a Price: 3 Rulers Who Imposed Taxes on Beards
When it comes to quirky historical taxation, few measures are as peculiar as the beard tax. Though not common, a few bold rulers saw fit…
Women in Atlantic City Wear Birdcages as Fashion Accessories
Wearing birdcages, especially small ones as accessories, was a unique and curious fashion trend in the early 20th century. This quirky fashion statement reflected the…
Hatpins as weapons for self-defense
Hatpins were more than long pins used to hold hats in place. Women of the past used them as weapons when confronted by burglars or…
Young woman defends herself with hatpin after strange man tries to kiss her
After hearing so many people say that hatpins were used for self-defense, I finally found a hatpin story in the wild. In truth, I wasn’t…
Young woman learned shoemaking trade from father
A bit of a fluff piece, but it is interesting to see the fascination with women in trades back in 1913. This short article is…
7 Fascinating Facts About Makeup in Ancient Egypt: Exploring the Beauty Rituals of the Pharaohs
Makeup has been used by humans for thousands of years, and ancient civilizations had their own unique beauty rituals. One such civilization is ancient Egypt,…
Cultural Beliefs About Braids and Braiding
Braids and braiding have a long history of being associated with magic and witchcraft in various cultures and traditions. For many, braids were believed to…
