Women on the Illinois frontier were just as concerned with style as those in the east. Fancy fabrics, bonnets, ribbons, shoes, and adornments were all a part of being in fashion. Decorative hair combs were not only useful but beautiful and fashionable as well. Knowing this, Mr. Alexander kept a stock of tucking combs as well as other combs in his store. A lot like today, the amount of money a person had to spend determined how fashionable they might dress.
