Doris Langley Moore papers, 1958.

The collection contains a letter regarding Moore's writing of a biography on E. Nesbit, a church program, and a newspaper article on the Nesbit children.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Moore, Doris Langley, 1902-1989
Language:English
Published: [1958]
Subjects:
Moore, Doris Langley, > 1902-1989 > Archives.
Nesbit, E. > (Edith), > 1858-1924.
St. Mary in the Marsh (England)
Genre:
Archives.
Online Access:
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Physical Description:1 folder.
Format: Manuscript
Description
Summary:
The collection contains a letter regarding Moore's writing of a biography on E. Nesbit, a church program, and a newspaper article on the Nesbit children.
Call Number:MSS 295
Biographical Sketch:
Doris Langley Moore OBE (1902–1989), also known as Doris Langley-Levy Moore, was one of the first important female fashion historians. She exploded the Victorian Era myth of the 18-inch waist by measuring over 200 dresses to find that the 19th century waist was within in the 20-30-inch range. In addition to her work in fashion, Doris Langley Moore also wrote biographies, including one on E. Nesbit.