Tag Archives: Stephanie Landsem

[Guest Blogger] Workingwomen in Depression-Era Hollywood

The Great Depression of the 1930s affected all of America—even the glamorous studios of Hollywood. Box office receipts plummeted, and studios made deep cuts in their workforces. We see photos of men in breadlines and men lining up for jobs … Continue reading

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[Guest Blogger] Stephanie Landsem: Fashions of the 1930s, from Hoover Dresses to Hollywood Glamour

Fashion is always a reflection of the events of the time and place around it, and the fashions of the 1930s were no exception. From the poverty of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression to the excesses of the … Continue reading

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