The Gentleman's Page
Proper behavior and attire for the 19th Century American Man
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I am pleased to present the Gentleman's Page: a resource for those who wish to look and act like; or perhaps better understand, the 19th Century American man. It is intended to help costumers, theatrical performers, museum docents, reenactors and anyone with an interest in the life of 19th Century America. |
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I have focused on the period from the Civil War (1860) to the turn of the Century, as it represents a period of considerable stability in mens' fashions and is the period in which there is the greatest interest out here in the West. This site contains original photographs from my collection, photographs of surviving clothing, explanations of what to wear when, and excerpts from 19th Century books of etiquette. The Website is arranged as follows: The "Behavior" section addresses issues such as how to act in public, how to deal with others, and generally, how to comport yourself as a gentleman. Then, to leven that somewhat, I have included some unflattering descriptions of American male behavior. The "Attire" section focuses on the details of historically correct men's wear. It is illustrated with photographs from the author's collection and photos of the details of some original garments. The "Historical Photo Collection" contains 19th and early 20th Century images from my collection. |
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