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America Book Club Fashion History

Women’s Head Coverings: “The Minister’s Black Veil” (part VI of VIII)

“The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: This 1836 short story explores themes of secret sin and the nature of humanity. It tells the tale of Reverend Mr. Hooper, who suddenly begins wearing a black veil over his face, causing unease among his congregation. The veil symbolizes the hidden sins that individuals carry, prompting readers […]

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Curated Absurdity History Lasting Love

The Versatile Whoopee Cushion

I introduced my son to the United States intellectual property protection system years ago. We noticed that our self-inflating whoopee cushion was patented! But innovation never rests! It turns out that the self-inflating whoopee cushion is the subject of intense research and development. What is the Whoopee Cushion? But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. […]

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Fashion Fine Arts History

Women’s Head Coverings: Paintings (part IV of VIII)

Many medieval and Renaissance paintings prominently feature women’s head coverings, providing a visual record of the styles and cultural norms of the time. These paintings offer insight into the variety of head coverings worn across different regions, classes, and stages of life. Portrait of a Young Girl (Petrus Christus c. 1465-1470) Portrait of a Young […]

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Europe Fashion Fine Arts History

Women’s Head Coverings (part II of VIII)

Oh, have we discovered a delightful rabbit hole. We were continuing the theme of Women’s Head Coverings, this time focusing on Catholic traditions. But this led us to head coverings in medieval paintings, which led us to the Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck. WLBOTT: G, are there medieval or renaissance paintings that feature women’s […]