Alice Morse Earle

Alice Morse Earle (April 27, 1851 – February 16, 1911) was an American historian and writer from Worcester, Massachusetts, known for her detailed studies of the manners, customs, and handicrafts of colonial New England and New York. Her work often highlighted the experiences and critical roles of women and children in early American society, with notable publications including Customs and Fashions in Old New England and Two Centuries of Costume in America[1][2][3].