Powerhouse Museum: Electronic Swatchbook of Fashionable Fabrics, 1830 1920

Tenth graders examine the role of Jewish Americans in the 1900s. They examing the changes in industry and inventions. They also identify how Jewish Americans changed society and religious organization.

A chronology of the styles of clothing worn by men and women in Europe over three centuries (between the seventeenth and twentieth centuries). Serves to illustrate changing ideals regarding personal adornment, beauty, masculinity, and...

A short electronic booklet with images and descriptions of medieval torture methods, taken from exhibition materials at this museum.

Is being uncomfortable worth it if you look good? Inspire discussion about fashion and culture with a brief New York Times article about painful fashion. Whether used as a persuasive essay prompt or as a discussion starter,...

Students learn about current social, environmental, and economic issues. The resource consists of information and resources about the conditions, qualities, and goals to support a sustainable future.

Presents a six-year timeline from April, 1830, when the Mexican government outlawed emigration of American settlers into Texas to the April, 1836, the Battle of Jacinto. Links to websites for additional information.

100 years of fashions, 1840-1940, are showcased in this collection of images. Included are close-up photographs that detail much of the intricate work produced during the Victorian Period.

An eye-opening video shows how young people aided in the war effort, from growing victory gardens to rationing supplies during World War II. It also features primary sources, including military documents, and explains how to use them to...

After women were given the right to vote in 1919, other aspects of women's lives began to evolve, one being women's dress. No longer confined by the restrictive fashions of the 19th century, women wore dresses, like the one shown here,...

Learn about the history of Western fashion from this online exhibition of footwear that traces the development of shoes from ancient times through the twentieth century.