Welch, Mary B. (Mary Beaumont), 1840-1923 ; Home economics ; Women -- Social aspects ; Women -- Social conditions ; lecture notes
Discusses a young woman's role in society, her social responsibility, and how she should conduct herself at gatherings. Lecture give to the YWCA in Los Angeles.
White ribbon with "The World's Congress of 1893" "Department of Women's Progress" "Member's Badge" inscribed in gold. The bottom of the ribbon is frayed. The ribbon is from the World's Congress of Representative Women, which was held in May 1893...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Woman's wedding dress with a simpler bodice, jewel neckline, lace-trimmed short sleeves, gloves, a ribbon tied around waist, and a floor length, full skirt; the veil is attached to a floral crown and is decorated with flowers. The accompanying...
Welch, Mary B. (Mary Beaumont), 1840-1923; Presidents' spouses; Speeches; Presidents' spouses; Women missionaries
A speech given by Mary Welch to the W. H. M. (Woman's Home Missionary) Society. Welch discusses the society's missionary work throughout the southern and southwestern United States.
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Woman's Dress, showing a wide lace collar with brooch at center of neckline, a fitted bodice, puffed loose sleeves cuffed at the wrist, a patterned full skirt somewhat shorter, the bonnet had a wide brim framing the face and decorated with ribbon...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Woman's Dress, made out of tulle and trimmed in satin, including a shirred overlay trimmed in lace (both front and back) over a fitted bodice, short puffed sleeves with contrasting fabric cutouts and ribbon, a full skirt decorated with a zigzag...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Woman's and Man's apparel; dress has sloping shoulders with a canezou trimmed in lace, enormous sleeves with ribbon cuffs, gloves, a belted waist; a full, ankle-length skirt, and a spoon bonnet trimmed with feathers and lace. The man is wearing a...
Cooking, American ; Cookery for the sick; Women -- Suffrage -- United States
Containing thoroughly tested and reliable recipes for cooking, directions for the care of the sick, and practical suggestions, contributed especially for this work. "In aid of the festival and bazaar, December 13-19, 1886.
"Country Store, April...
An unidentified woman wearing a white dress and holding a cat, sits sidesaddle on a saddle horse near one of the entrances to the Knoll. A good view of the building's brick foundation appears.
Welch, Mary B. (Mary Beaumont), 1840-1923 ; Women -- Education ; Women -- Social aspects ; Home economics ; Housekeeping ; Housewives ; Women -- Suffrage
Lecture read before women's clubs in Los Angeles, California. Discusses the importance of a woman's role in the home, how a woman's education prepares her for life, how education has helped the women's suffrage movement, and the importance of...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Three winter day dresses all with long sleeves and ankle-length skirts. Left dress has jewel neckline, surplice jacket style bodice with lace insert, ruffle cuffs, and a softly pleated hobble skirt. Center woman has a dress with a high collar,...
The two member wining team representing Chi Omega, Eta Beta Chapter Sorority appear on stage with WOI-TV personality Joe Adams. Adams, who is the master of ceremonies, is presenting the winners with a trophy. The women are dressed in costumes that...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Wedding party showing 2 wedding dresses and 3 other dresses all with jewel necklines, long sleeves and hoop skirts. Both wedding gowns have center front buttons, small lace collars, loose sleeves with ruffle trim, and full length veils attached to...
Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Fashion Plates; Fashion Illustrations
Wedding day dresses, showing heavily decorated bodices with lace chemisettes and overlays, still emphasizing a small waist. Wedding dress has jewel neckline, long sleeves with ruffle cuffs, a triple layered full skirt, and a full length veil...
