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Posted by: Erin Allen
What exactly is a “shirtwaist?” The American shirtwaist was a fashion trend for women at the turn of the 20th century, noted for the pairing of tailored shirt and skirt – offering a glimpse of the ankles – and was very fashion-forward during its day. “Shirt-waist sets are among the attractive dress accessories to tempt …
Posted in: History, Newspapers, Today in History, Uncategorized
Posted by: Erin Allen
The following is a guest post by Megan Halsband, a reference librarian in the Serials and Government Publications Division: One of the things you might notice today when you visit Chronicling America is a new feature in the left column linking to a sneak peek at our upcoming redesign, available now for “beta test.” If …
Posted in: Collections, LC Web site, Newspapers
Posted by: Erin Allen
There’s something about strapping on a pair of roller skates and the exhilaration of speeding across the floor, taking fast turns, testing your agility as you maneuver against and in tandem with those like-minded. The sport is very near and dear to my heart, as I recently joined the ranks of the DC Rollergirls, the …
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