Fashioning Progressive Era Women
Explore the era
Samantha Parkington is an American Girl character and she lives in 1904, in the middle of the progressive era. She has a website that you can visit here. Samantha has a line of dolls, books, games and even a movie. Samantha and her friends display the fashions worn during the progressive era and societal change is highlighted as well. Learn about a strong girl of the progressive era and about how children lived during the turn of the century.
If you find yourself in Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum may interest you. The organization that fascilitates the museum (DAR) was founded in 1890, the beginning of the Progressive Era. Although the museum is not focused only on the Progressive Era, many exhibits emphasize the importance of women working to make a change. In 2012, there was an exhibit--"Fashioning the New Woman: 1890-1925." Click here to learn about the exhibit that was all about fashion in the progressive era.
Many of you may have been to a Disney Park. Did you know that when you are walking through the main entrance, you are entering Main Street, USA, which is inspired by Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri? Thelma wants to let you know that the creator of this website had the opportunity to work at Main Street's biggest store--The Emporium. She had to wear fashion inspired by turn-of-the-century dress, to fit in with the theme. The dress is simplified, of course. However, when you are visiting Mickey, look to nods at history on Main Street, USA.