Purposefully Crafted Simplicity 

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A Woman’s Voice in her “Whig’s Defeat” Quilt

Whig’s Defeat Quilt; ca. 1850-1860 Gift of James Grauerholz
Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum, 2010.11.1
Cotton, calico

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Women Magazines and the Construction of Gender

The Lady’s Monthly Museum, Volume 2; 1799
Gift of Dorothy Stout
Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum, 2008.17.6
Paper, leather, ink, fabric

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Northern Cheyenne Plea for Innocence and Equality

Northern Cheyenne Ledger; 1879
Gift of Sallie Straughn
Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka
See a full version of the object at plainsledgerart.org/
Paper, pencil, crayon, watercolor

In Memoranda: For Lydia and Literacy

Cunningham Family Bible; 1885
Gift of Dana Cunningham
Private Collection of Owner
Leather, paper, ink

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A Navajo Dress For the White Man

Tlaakal (Navajo dress); ca. 1860
Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum, 1986.69.1
Commercial and hand spun yarn

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Widow's Weeds: A Culture's Fascination With Mourning

Cummerbund; ca. 1890
Gift of Cornelia Davis on behalf of her parents Orville and Gertrude Burtis
Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum, 1984.39. 75c
Silk crêpe, silk taffeta

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Weft and Warp of Westward Expansion

Paisley Shawl; 1863
Gift of Ruth Bascom in the name of Doris Hays Fenton
Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum, 1983.19.3
Cashmere wool

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Perfect Sight: A Clear Vision for Female Erudition

Pince-Nez Eyeglasses; ca. 1890
Gift of Dorothy Barfoot
Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum, 1978.29.37a,b
Lenses: glass; nosepiece: gold; case: leather, velvet

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Women Fight Oppression with Clothing

Quaker Dress; ca. 1820
Gift of Mrs. J.T. Hickman
Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum, 1987.4.1
Silk, lace, cotton

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