Topics in Chronicling America: "The Rise of the Flapper"

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The flapper craze arrives on the American scene in the 1920s, featuring young libertine women who bob their hair and dance the Charleston in short dresses. They frequent jazz clubs and use flapper jargon like "the cat's meow," "the bee's knees," or "that's so Jake." On January 2, 1905, the Tomahawk (White Eagle, MN) features the article "Graceful Fashions for the Flapper," highlighting some of the latest fashions! This topic page provides useful information for searching about Flappers in Chronicling America's historic newspapers, including significant dates, associated search terms, as well as sample article links... Read more about it!

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