Monthly Archives: April 2023

Unmentionables (Clothing as history, pt. 2)

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. This Victorian era euphemism refers to underwear—in this case, undergarments of all types.  They can be worn for the sake of modesty, to protect the body, to enhance the … Continue reading

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My hat’s off to you!  (Clothing as history, pt. 1)

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. “I can wear a hat or take it off, but either way it’s a conversation piece.”  Hedda Hopper, American gossip columnist during the first half of the 20th century … Continue reading

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