Windows in Time: Fashion Critique and Misogyny in the 19th Century

Name: Windows in Time: Fashion Critique and Misogyny in the 19th Century
Start: 2026-09-09T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-09T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Ashland Library

About

This talk examines the intersection of fashion, satirical illustration, cultural biases, and misogyny in the 19th century, exploring how these forces shaped modern stereotypes of the 19th-century woman. From corsets and hoop skirts to elaborate hairdos, speaker Cassidy Hausmann-Mason reveals the truth behind the trends.

Cassidy Hausmann-Mason brings nine years of historical tailoring experience and over a decade of antique collecting expertise, offering a critical examination of 19th-century conversations around gender and clothing that continue to shape modern ideas.

Part of the monthly Windows in Time lecture series, jointly sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society and Jackson County Library Services, bringing alive the people, values, and events that shaped Southern Oregon heritage.