Ellen Curtis Demorest

Biography

Ellen Curtis Demorest became a guiding figure in 19th-century American fashion, building on her sisters' work to launch the influential Demorest's Mirror and spreading access to stylish garments through paper patterns that empowered women to sew with confidence.

She supported charitable causes that improved needlework education for young women and maintained a gracious presence among her peers, leaving a legacy of creativity and generosity.