Becoming American Women: Clothing and the Jewish Immigrant Experience, 1880-1920Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Chicago Historical Society, Mar. 6, 1994-Jan. 2, 1995; Ellis Island Immigration Museum, New York City, Mar. 15-July 16, 1995; National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia, Sept. 10-Dec. 31, 1995. |
Contents
They Dont Wear Wigs Here | 49 |
Greening | 91 |
Mothers and Daughters | 121 |
Copyright | |
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