The Millinery Trade Review,
1876-1938
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The Library of Congress holds an extensive collection of trade
journals. This millinery trade review, for example, is rich in details
on changing fashions and new materials, hair and make-up styles,
ideals of beauty, and costs. The early issues include lists of new
millinery businesses (many women-owned), help wanted and sought
advertisements, obituaries, and trade union notes. Also included
in the early issues of the review are two inserted pages of color
illustrations of the newest Paris designs. From these drawings,
U.S. hat manufacturers could create extravagant models to delight
the hearts of affluent American women.
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