Databases,+E-Periodicals,+&+Reference+Resources


 * Databases, E-Periodicals, & Reference Resources **

**Emergence of Advertising in America** []

Created and maintained by Duke University Libraries, this database of over 9,000 advertising items and publications dating from 1850 to 1920, illustrating the rise of consumer culture and the birth of a professionalized advertising industry in the United States. The site features popular ads from the time when The Luxe novels took place and gives you a glimpse into products that some of the characters likely would have used.

Start your exploration of this site by viewing the [|timeline]. After learning about the history of advertising during the various time periods, you can choose to [|browse]the collection or use the basic search feature to find something more specific.

Search for ads related to Victorian fashion, such as "corsets" or "perfume."


 * Extension idea: Create Your Own e-scapbook**

Visit the section of the site devoted to scrapbooks: [] In this category, scrapbooks refer to decorative albums composed of "scraps," collectible cards, and trade cards, which were sometimes arranged quite artistically on a page. It was fashionable for young women to include bright colored advertisement cards when creating these scrapbooks in the late 19th century. Advertisement and business cards are included in the four selected books. The images under each scrapbook are listed as they appear in the scrapbook itself.



Visit one of the e-scrapbooking sites listed [|here.] Create your own scrapbook using "scraps" you find online, such as images, clipart, photos, etc. Check out a simple, sample e-scrapbook created in Microsft Word using images from various Luxe-related Web sites.