Fan-atic Cynthia Fendel provides a bevy of links. Museums, fan sites, Language of the Fan, and glossary.
Correlates the 1890's hunting of birds for their feathers with America's first conservation movement. A virtual exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution.
Men's detachable collars and cuffs from 1897-ca.1930.
Reviews the history of opera, evening, and other long gloves, with historical essays, collecting information, extensive image galleries of past and present women wearing gloves. Home to the Gloves Webring.
An article on how the modern necktie came into being, starting back from 210 BC.
Containing historical background on the use of hand fans around the world. Including information on antique and wedding fans.
History of straw hats and felt hats beginning with dress hats in the early years, through the roaring 20's gangster fedoras, including golf and movie celebrities, and contemporary hatmakers.
Timeline history of shoes and fashion from antiquity to the 1980s.
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Jewelry
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