Corsets and Cloaks

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This class will explore the 2016 common reading through the context of 19th Century women's fashion and social change. The 19th Century was a dynamic one, inspiring revolutionary changes in women's roles in society and in their families; shifts which can be viewed through the change in styles and fashion. We will explore this fascinating time period, from the time of the Patriot through the Civil War, looking at the clothes that reflected and even initiated the upheaval.