A new hat for a new hairstyle! During the 1920s, the cloche hat fitted closely to the bobbed haircut – almost to the eyebrows! As the most popular hat for women, the cloche came to represent the social reforms women worked for including the right...
Hanukkah; Vests; Judaism; Judaism -- Customs and practices; Menorah; Dreidel (Game); Clothing and dress
First celebrated more than 2,000 years ago, Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jews over the Syrians and the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. When the Jews first re-entered the temple, they only found enough oil to keep the...
Riding habit; ; Horses -- Equipment and supplies; Horsemen and horsewomen -- Costume; Clothing and dress; 19th century
An 1890s woman would wear a riding habit like this one when riding side saddle. The extra width of the skirt allowed the rider to loop her right leg over the pommel of the saddle and still hide her ankles. Would you like to wear this wool outfit on...
