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February 22, 1895
The Scranton Tribune
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia Record commentary on theater etiquette: the big hat bill may foster unwritten laws against obstructive hats, with one lady already considerate; next targets include gossiping parties and intermission leavers.
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Other Theater Nuisances.
Philadelphia Record: The big hat bill, aimed at the vain and inconsiderate theater-going woman, will probably never become a law on the statute book. The crusade of public sentiment to which it has given rise, however, may result in its adoption in all the states of the Union as an unwritten law. Already one authentic instance is upon record of a lady having turned to the man in the seat behind her to inquire if her bonnet obstructed his view of the stage. An encouraging subsidence of the lofty headgear may now be expected in the theaters, until the proper low-tide of a dainty, poetic "sweet little thing" of a bonnet shall be reached.
When this devoutly to be wished for consummation shall have been accomplished, the corrective legislation of public opinion may then turn its batteries upon the theater party that gossips throughout the play or opera and the man who goes out between the acts.
Philadelphia Record: The big hat bill, aimed at the vain and inconsiderate theater-going woman, will probably never become a law on the statute book. The crusade of public sentiment to which it has given rise, however, may result in its adoption in all the states of the Union as an unwritten law. Already one authentic instance is upon record of a lady having turned to the man in the seat behind her to inquire if her bonnet obstructed his view of the stage. An encouraging subsidence of the lofty headgear may now be expected in the theaters, until the proper low-tide of a dainty, poetic "sweet little thing" of a bonnet shall be reached.
When this devoutly to be wished for consummation shall have been accomplished, the corrective legislation of public opinion may then turn its batteries upon the theater party that gossips throughout the play or opera and the man who goes out between the acts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Theater Nuisances
Big Hat Bill
Public Sentiment
Gossiping
Etiquette
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
Story Details
Discussion of the big hat bill targeting women with large hats in theaters, leading to public sentiment for better etiquette; anticipates reduction in hat sizes and future focus on gossiping theater parties and men leaving between acts.