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Julia Tyler, a Very Controversial Woman in 1800s

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26. Julia Posed For A Handbag Ad

1800s handbag advertisement. Ranker.

As a spirited young woman, Julia looked for various adventures. One of these adventures led her in hot water with New York society because she advertised a handbag. Most women saw this as a problem because she was a Gardiner – an upper-class lady. 

As an upper-class lady, Julia shouldn’t spend her time advertising for a lower social class. In fact, she shouldn’t waste her time on advertisements at all. This is a job for another woman, one that doesn’t have such high social standards. 

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