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The Civil War Ladies' Department
The Civil War Ladies' Department
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What lies beneath all those petticoats Civil War era women wore? How did female soldiers conceal their identity? What is our comprehension of hygiene habits, or lack thereof? Many secrets of the women are revealed among these pages. There are so many publications about women and their daily lives that it would take years to delve into them all. Innumerable trivia entries would be difficult to find under ordinary circumstances but through research, it is important that women today appreciate the lives of their 19th century ancestors.
There are chapters about influential black women, infamous women, common foods eaten, festivities, etiquette (like don't pick your nose at the dinner table), cosmetics, medicine and nurses. A chapter about courting and marriage expresses how many modern customs originated during the 19th century. Another chapter gives the reader an in depth look at the Victorians' mourning rituals and how they impact today's funerals. People adhered to funeral etiquette customs despite the difficulty surrounding the number of deaths and trying to do what was protocol required. Although not totally inclusive, this will, however, give the reader an overview of a woman's life during the Civil War era.
There are chapters about influential black women, infamous women, common foods eaten, festivities, etiquette (like don't pick your nose at the dinner table), cosmetics, medicine and nurses. A chapter about courting and marriage expresses how many modern customs originated during the 19th century. Another chapter gives the reader an in depth look at the Victorians' mourning rituals and how they impact today's funerals. People adhered to funeral etiquette customs despite the difficulty surrounding the number of deaths and trying to do what was protocol required. Although not totally inclusive, this will, however, give the reader an overview of a woman's life during the Civil War era.
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