a closer look at the lives of both spirited women reveals that neither was simply a “traitor” or “patriot

Phillis Wheatley

Box measures 13 inches long

Here is the key historical context for issues in the news today—from the Electoral College to Washington gridlock

Bowen Collection from the University of New Hampshire Library

Round Gown | Brandied Raisin | 1770 - 1790 bfcm a closer look at theThe Round Gown was a fashionable and practical garment worn throughout much of the 18th century, gaining particular popularity in the later decades. Unlike other gown styles of the period, the round gown was constructed as a single garment rather than a gown worn over a separate petticoat, creating the appearance of a full ensemble with fewer layers. As the style became increasingly fashionable in the late 18th century, the round gown offered a