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 175
... dress to a New York wedding . " Ruby's scorn was withering . " You'll look like you just got off the boat . " Hannah spread her hands helplessly . " It's as good as new . Bubbe made it to last , not like this factory - made stuff you ...
... dress to a New York wedding . " Ruby's scorn was withering . " You'll look like you just got off the boat . " Hannah spread her hands helplessly . " It's as good as new . Bubbe made it to last , not like this factory - made stuff you ...
Page 177
... dresses and both were children's styles ; her mother still insisted on dress- ing her like a kid . The main point of contention was length . Schoolgirls wore short dresses , said Hannah , and until Ruby was out of school she would do ...
... dresses and both were children's styles ; her mother still insisted on dress- ing her like a kid . The main point of contention was length . Schoolgirls wore short dresses , said Hannah , and until Ruby was out of school she would do ...
Page 179
... dress , " he said . " You look beautiful . ” All the way down Rivington Street , Hannah kept smoothing her dress self - consciously , hoping he was right . How she longed to put their eyes out with her splendor . Ruby had indeed ...
... dress , " he said . " You look beautiful . ” All the way down Rivington Street , Hannah kept smoothing her dress self - consciously , hoping he was right . How she longed to put their eyes out with her splendor . Ruby had indeed ...
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