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Flapper Fashion

by Maggie Tien Posted on October 18, 2010

In the 1920’s, the new “modern” women of the decade were called flappers. They started to go to pubs, smoke, drink and dance; but the most important of all, they make a fashion statement .  Flappers wore loose fitting outfits … Continue reading →

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“Torches” of Freedom..?

by Wenhui Luo Posted on October 18, 2010

“Torches of Freedom” was a phrase used to encourage women’s smoking during the women’s liberation movement in the United States. By the mid-1920s smoking had become commonplace in the United States and cigarette tobacco was the most popular form of … Continue reading →

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