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Monday, December 20, 2010

December 20th





Doctor Lydia Sayer Hasbrouck was born this day in 1827. A suffragist and a doctor of Hydropathy. Most known for her refrom in women's dress. Women's clothing in the 19th century was very dangerous to their health. Crushed ribs, digestive problems, and back problems to name a few. Doctor Hasbrouck founded the Woman's magazine , "The Sibyl"(1856-1864) A dress reform publication for women. The above images are of the style of dress Hasbrouck advocated. Many of the well known suffragists of the time worn this style of dress long before the bloomers.