Clarissa part 2 Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady is an epistolary novel by Samuel Richardson, published in 1748. It tells the tragic story of a heroine whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family, and is regarded as the longest novel in the English language (based on estimated word count). It is generally regarded as Richardson's masterpiece. | Bodice-ripper, Corsets, Pirate wenches and period costume.

This studio portrait of Isidor Straus and Ida Straus was likely taken around 1908, in the Edwardian years just before the world changed forever. Isidor’s sharp three-piece suit and high collar place him firmly in the first decade of the 1900s. Ida’s structured bodice, detailed trim, and long necklace reflect the refined fashion of upper-class women in that same period. The lighting and clarity suggest a professional studio portrait, probably made when Isidor was already a well-known co-owner of