“A Carol of Clothes:” Winter Fashion and Hints for the Holiday Hostess

The holiday season has long meant family gatherings and a a full social schedule. Women of early twentieth century Richmond who wanted to make sure their parties, menus, and wardrobes were current and stylish had to look no further than the women’s pages of their  newspaper. There they could find decorating tips, menu suggestions, fashion advice, and etiquette help to make sure their holiday parties went off without a hitch.

In celebration of this holiday season, join us on a visual tour of the fads of Christmas past.

From The Times, December 1901

From The Dispatch, December 1901

From The Dispatch, January 1902

By Olin Johnson, Newspaper Project Intern