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Taylor, Carrie (Burnam), 1855-1917 (Mss 89), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jun 2010

Taylor, Carrie (Burnam), 1855-1917 (Mss 89), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 89. Pattern pieces for articles of women’s clothing, primarily jackets or shirtwaists, used in Taylor’s Bowling Green, Kentucky dressmaking business. The pieces are made of paper and in some cases carry penciled notations of names, presumably of the client(s) for whom the garment was being made.


Ua37/21/2 Research Interview, William Jenkins, Suzanne Hansen Jan 1992

Ua37/21/2 Research Interview, William Jenkins, Suzanne Hansen

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Research interview with Suzanne Hansen owner-operator of Recycled Revolution. The tape has quite a lot of background noise which occasionally make it difficult to hear what is being said.

For more information regarding Recycled Revolution see:

  • Apodaca, Rose. New-Age Junkies, Los Angeles Times, 4/23/1993.


A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers Jul 1977

A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One dressmaker, Mrs. A. H. Taylor of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was studied in order to draw attention to the role of the dressmaker in American fashion. A biography of Mrs. A. H. Taylor and the business history were compiled; available designs were analyzed in relation to current fashion; and an investigation of the business organization was made. It was found that the dressmaking establishment played an important role in the lives of women of that time period. Fashionable custom fit clothing was made available to local residents and to mail-order customers. The establishment was one of the few businesses which …


Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashions, Wku Student Affairs Feb 1975

Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashions, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald dedicated to fashion. Includes articles:

  • Madison, Stephanie. Spring Fashions Feature the Loose and Shapeless
  • Swanberg, Michael. Economy Affects Men’s Wear
  • Henderson, Ray & J.O. Brown. Last Year’s Men’s Styles Back for Another Season
  • Styles Vary in Casual Wear
  • Casual Outdoor Styles
  • McCamish, Jelaine. T-Shirts Set the Trend
  • Matteson, Teri. Toe Socks Get Attention with Open-Toed Shoes
  • McCamish, Jelaine. Slipper-Like Shoes Return
  • Davenport, Beverly. Spring Jewelry Promises Something for Everyone
  • Purse Styles Return to ‘40s
  • Davenport, Beverly. Versatile Scarves Brighten Outfits with Color Design
  • Madison, Stephanie. Hemlines Fall Dresses Ae Softer with Fluid Lines


Ua12/2/1 Fall Fashions '74, Wku Student Affairs Sep 1974

Ua12/2/1 Fall Fashions '74, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special supplement to the College Heights Herald about fashion trends. Articles included:

  • Madison, Stephanie. Softness Revolution Hits Fall Fashions
  • Strehl, Mary. Fall Focus is on Sweaters
  • Madison, Stephanie. Skirts for Fall Will Be Bigger, Fuller
  • Tewell, Terry. Personality Extension is In
  • Madison, Stephanie. Dress Style? Softer
  • Hair Style is Up to Individual
  • Harris, Debbie. Penny Loafers Making Comeback
  • Harris, Debbie. Grandma’s Knits Can Build Wardrobe
  • Pants Revamped for Fall