Rivington StreetThe story of four determined young women in New York in the first two decades of the 20th century who dare to challenge the roles society has designed for them. |
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Page 108
... Ruby . " I never said anything about it because I know there's no money . I wouldn't ask . I never had a bought doll to play with . I never had a piece of clothes that wasn't worn by two or ... Ruby . Ruby had been her 108 RIVINGTON STREET.
... Ruby . " I never said anything about it because I know there's no money . I wouldn't ask . I never had a bought doll to play with . I never had a piece of clothes that wasn't worn by two or ... Ruby . Ruby had been her 108 RIVINGTON STREET.
Page 178
... Ruby's , " may I present the new original Ruby Levy in her own in- vention - the convertible skirt ! " Ruby twirled . Everyone stared in astonishment . The little bo- lero jacket and princess cut of the waistline showed off her bur ...
... Ruby's , " may I present the new original Ruby Levy in her own in- vention - the convertible skirt ! " Ruby twirled . Everyone stared in astonishment . The little bo- lero jacket and princess cut of the waistline showed off her bur ...
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... Ruby . It wasn't just the praise she got from the boss or the bonuses he gave her when she saved him money ; she glowed with pride at how well Margolis Modes was doing . In 1912 , Margolis got rid of his old designer , who was having ...
... Ruby . It wasn't just the praise she got from the boss or the bonuses he gave her when she saved him money ; she glowed with pride at how well Margolis Modes was doing . In 1912 , Margolis got rid of his old designer , who was having ...
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