Empire Waists, Bustles & Lace: A Century of New York Fashion July 18, 2010

The 19th century saw significant changes in how Americans defined themselves through fashion, and how that fashion was derived. Global events, a civil war, the mechanization of the garment industry, and the subsequent creation of manufactured clothing all had impact and influence on clothing styles. Citizens of New York State, even in what were once considered frontier areas, were active participants in the politically informed. ever-changing world of fashion.