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Photograph of a group of four adults (2 men and 2 women) and one child. The child is being held by one of the men. They are standing in front of a car. Their clothing choices would indicate that the photograph was taken in the 1920s.

Women working in ordnance plants in World War I: spanner slotting fuse on head end of fuse bodies at Gray & Davis Co., Cambridge, Mass.

A woman sitting on a wall, posing and smiling at the camera. Her clothing indicates this photogaph was taken in the 1920s. 

Three unidentified women standing in a line and smiling at the camera. They have their arms around one another, indicating a sense of familiarity. Their clothing and hair choices indicate that this photo was taken in the 1920s.

Simple black “peasant” or “folk” style shift dress. Features lace and flower embroidery detailing.

Pannier-style hoop skirt made from cotton with rows of  cotton lace. There are metal hoops sandwiched in stitched channels between two layers of cotton. There is a button fastening at the back waistline.Source:…

Green silk satin dress featuring a sash on the left shoulder, as well as a drop waist and bow. 2019.02.03

White silk chiffon dress, embroidered with wildflowers and pink chrysanthemums. Along with its classic drop waist design, a tiered hem skirt gives the dress its structure. 2019.02.04

Oversized, brown fur collar coat made of a silk blend. Features large bottons, a small inside pocket, a hand-painted floral design on the bottom half and sleeves. 1983.01.04

Cream silk robe with a printed nonspecific floral/nature pattern in pinks, greens, and blues that imitate a traditional Japanese kimono pattern.