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5 stories matching cotillion

  1. A Night Out Rescued by a Quick-Thinking Organizer

    When the captain of the Steamer Aberdeen failed to show for a boating party, the Cotillion Club refused to let their evening go to waste.

    Aug 14, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. The Unlikely Democracy of Old Seattle's Social Clubs

    While business leaders built the city’s economy, a fragile web of tennis courts, chess clubs, and elite cotillion circles defined its social fabric in 1891.

    Jan 1, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  3. The Carriage Rebellion of Seattle’s Debutantes

    Tired of the crushing social pressure and financial strain of modern courtship, the young ladies of Seattle’s elite have organized a strike against the expensive tradition of the horse-drawn carriage.

    Mar 27, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

  4. The Case Against 'Head-Binding'

    High society magazines argue against college for women, prompting a stinging editorial retort on the limits of 'social success.'

    Feb 27, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce County

  5. The Last Hurrah of Seattle's Elite Before the Lenten Season

    As the Lenten season loomed, Seattle society scrambled to squeeze in as many balls, card parties, and banquets as possible, showcasing a flurry of exclusive high-society events.

    Jan 18, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBelltown, Seattle, King County

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