Novel: No Moon Author: Irene N. Watts

The novel No Moon takes place in the time period of This is also known as the Edwardian Era. TIME PERIOD Exterior of an Edwardian Home in Ohio

Hobble Skirts: They were skirts or part of dresses designed to help women walk exceedingly straight. They impeded normal movement, and often were very tight at the knee and waist. WOMEN’S FASHIONS Hats: The hats were wide brimmed. Wealthy people wore large and ornate hats with extravagant adornments. Flowers and feathers were very common. Non- wealthy women still wore big hats, they just weren’t as expensive. Hair: The hair was mostly concealed underneath the hat, and styled around the visible areas. Women dressed similarly for formal and casual situations, but in a more casual situation, the clothes are overall less fancy.

Handbags: Just as we use purses today, handbags were used to complement an outfit, and also to carry small items in. WOMEN’S ACCESSORIES Furs: Furs were a common accessory for the wealthy. This is a fox fur in a photograph from Gloves: Gloves were considered a daily fashionable necessity to those who could afford them.

SOCIETY’S EXPECTATIONS Around the early twentieth century, women were expected to be very feminine, proper, and great role models. They were supportive wives who obeyed their husbands. Women were primary caregivers to their children (unless extra help was affordable). Women did all of the household chores (cooking, cleaning, etc.) unless extra help was affordable. They were to “dress their part”, especially in a wealthy household. In most cases with clothing, the less skin visible the better. It was even considered rude to have a visible, and long sleeves were primarily worn. Around the early twentieth century, women were expected to be very feminine, proper, and great role models. They were supportive wives who obeyed their husbands. Women were primary caregivers to their children (unless extra help was affordable). Women did all of the household chores (cooking, cleaning, etc.) unless extra help was affordable. They were to “dress their part”, especially in a wealthy household. In most cases with clothing, the less skin visible the better. It was even considered rude to have a visible, and long sleeves were primarily worn.

MEN’S FASHION: DAYWEAR Homburg Hat: This is a hat for more casual situations. Tie Jacket There is also a vest under this jacket which is barely visible, and a dress shirt underneath the vest. Trousers: The legs on these trousers are narrow and straight all the way down the leg, with a cuff at the ankle. They end just above the shoe.

MEN’S FASHION FORMAL EVENINGWEAR Top Hat: This was considered formal headwear. Bow Tie: The bow tie replaced a tie in the evenings. Dress Shirt: A more expensive and formal dress shirt was worn in the evenings. Dress Coat/Dinner Coat: A more sophisticated coat was worn at dinner and the rest of the night.

SOCIETY’S EXPECTATIONS Men were supposed to be very masculine. They were in charge of everything including, the house, finances, and even their wives. They were the primary money makers, especially in a wealthier house. Men were expected to be proper and well presented at all times. Men were still seen as superior to women, and much of society’s values reflected this.

GIRL’S FASHION Hair Bows: Large hair bows and short hair styles were common in young girls. Defined Waistline Oversized Collars Dress Features: Embroidery Socks: Socks were newly ankle length, as they had been knee length in the previous century.

BOY’S FASHION Long Wool Socks Knickerbockers: These were shorts for young boys. They had buckles at the knees, and were only worn until a young boy turned adolescent, at which point long trousers were the appropriate leg wear. Buster Brown Tunics: These sailor type tunics were popular amongst young boys and were accompanied by a black silk scarf, as seen in the photo. Older boys wore Norfolk jackets instead.

Electric or Steam Powered Trains TRANSPORTATION Animal Travel Cars Tramwa y Biking and walking were also common methods of transportation. The Beginning of Airplane Usage

By 1910, many suburban homes had electricity installed. Vacuums and washing machines were now available, primarily only to the rich since they were costly. Millions of homes had telephones and were connected to a switch board. Radios were just now in their early stages, but were used as a source of news instead of music. DAILY TECHNOLOGY Radio

INVENTIONS In 1903, the Ford Motor Company was established. Henry Ford released a car in 1908 named the Ford Model T. He redesigned factory machines to create the first idea of an assembly line to make this car easier and cheaper to make, hence making it more available to customers. He could make and sell more quickly, while at the same time keeping them within financial reach of the average person. This was the first car that was not targeted towards the rich, and instead accessible to the typical family. The Ford Model T Cars

INVENTIONS Vacuum Cleaner Throughout the early 1900s, many efforts were made to create a successful vacuum cleaner. Simply stated, inventors were trying to create a device that uses suction to remove small debris from an area, typically the ground. The first person to patent and produce a vacuum cleaner was Hubert Cecil Booth in However the first person to ever create one was Melvin Bissell in He was the owner of Bissell, which is a manufacturer of vacuums in the modern world. This is the first patented and produced vacuum made by Hubert Booth in 1901.

INVENTIONS Air Conditioner In 1902, Willis H. Carrier designed the first system to clean and circulate air that would control the temperature and humidity as well. This system was not first called the air conditioner until We still use air conditioners today, and it helps to keep cool in warm summer months.