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Beggining of the Gilded Age
The begining of the Gilded Age coincided with the conclusion of the American Reform efforts directed towards the effects of the Civil War. This new era created American wealth as a country, but only provided a select few personal benefits. -
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Gilded Age
The Gilded Age ranged from these approximate dates. -
Capri Girl on a Rooftop
Approximate Date Painted by John Sargent
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The World's Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago
This exposistion illustrated the technological advancements of America as a whole as well as it ability to host a classic, traditional culture. Artists wanted to display their ability to create cultural artwork that matched the style of other traditional countries' works. -
A French Music Hall
Approximate Date Painted by Everett Shinn
http://poulwebb.blogspot.com/2012/11/ashcan-school-everett-shinn-part-1.html -
The Lantern Bearers
Approximate Date Painted by Maxfield Parrish -
End of the Gilded Age
The crash of the Stock Market brought an abrubt end to the Gilded Age. The era of labor abuse ended with an even more unfortunate turn for those of the working class. *Approximate Date
