The Return of Cap'n Bob's "Caveat Emptorium"

Roach describes the fashion style of women in the 19th century shown in a portrait displaying the Gibson Girl. The Gibson Girl is a member of the Iron Brigade Auxiliary Drill Team formed by John Gibson to boost morale among the troops. Officially known as the Iron Brigadettes, they were popularly kn...

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Published in:Military Images 2003-07, Vol.25 (1), p.37-37
Main Author: Roach, Harry
Format: Article
Language:English
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Military reserves
Women
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Summary:Roach describes the fashion style of women in the 19th century shown in a portrait displaying the Gibson Girl. The Gibson Girl is a member of the Iron Brigade Auxiliary Drill Team formed by John Gibson to boost morale among the troops. Officially known as the Iron Brigadettes, they were popularly known as Gibson's Gals or the Iron Butterflies.
ISSN:1040-4961