Ladies
"The Piano Teacher"
"The Piano Teacher"
Could this woman have been a piano teacher? Horace Lehr manufactured pianos in Easton PA from 1890 to 1929, when the Great Depression in America put the company out of business.
Could this woman have been a piano teacher? Horace Lehr manufactured pianos in Easton PA from 1890 to 1929, when the Great Depression in America put the company out of business.
From a New Home Sewing Machine card featured on page 122 of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection (see below)
From a New Home Sewing Machine card featured on page 122 of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection (see below)
This outfit would have been an outstanding addition to Emma Jane Arnold's wardrobe.
This outfit would have been an outstanding addition to Emma Jane Arnold's wardrobe.
Most Victorian dresses were made by hand on that marvelous new household appliance, the sewing machine.
Most Victorian dresses were made by hand on that marvelous new household appliance, the sewing machine.
Demorest's patterns for women's and children's clothes were very popular with families that owned sewing machines in the Victorian era [above]. Annual catalogs were distributed by the company and Demorest's Family Magazine, a monthly publication, was sure to include a pattern.
Demorest's patterns for women's and children's clothes were very popular with families that owned sewing machines in the Victorian era [above]. Annual catalogs were distributed by the company and Demorest's Family Magazine, a monthly publication, was sure to include a pattern.
Some women braved the male-dominated local business climate to open "Fancy Goods" shops, often [right], bearing the name of the owner.
Some women braved the male-dominated local business climate to open "Fancy Goods" shops, often [right], bearing the name of the owner.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla was advertised as a "cure of the disorders, lassitude and debility peculiar to the Spring."
Ayer's Sarsaparilla was advertised as a "cure of the disorders, lassitude and debility peculiar to the Spring."
To be treasured for a lifetime, however, is a Spring day with your child in your arms!
To be treasured for a lifetime, however, is a Spring day with your child in your arms!
Of course, a spectacular dress like this one lifts the spirits, too....
Of course, a spectacular dress like this one lifts the spirits, too....
Fresh from the garden!
Fresh from the garden!
Woolson Spice Company distributed this card as a reward for buying Lion Coffee.
Woolson Spice Company distributed this card as a reward for buying Lion Coffee.
