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 * "Clothing was a primary indicator of wealth in those days so the more dramatic and opulent the costume, the better." The more flashy and well dressed you appeared, the more money people knew you had. (Anne)


 * =====Corsets were made of strong fibers, and had pieces of wood in them to ensure looking good.. (Kemper 91) =====



 * ====="Women’s clothes show considerable variations from those worn in the first half of the century.” (Selbie) =====



 * =====“Hats were worn both indoors and out. ” (Selbie) =====



 * =====The introduction of knitting came at this time in history (Selbie) =====