Timeline Ties

It is Bessie Coleman's Birthday! Follow us all day as we learn more about this pioneer of black aviation!

Bessie Coleman soared across the sky as the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot. Known for performing flying tricks, Coleman’s nicknames were “Brave Bessie and “Queen Bess”. Her goal was to encourage women and African Americans to reach their dreams. Unfortunately, her career ended with a tragic plane crash, but her life to continues to inspire people around the world.

Bessie was born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892, she had twelve brothers and sisters. Her mother, Susan Colean, was an African American maid, and her father George Coleman was a Native American sharecropper. In 1901 her father decided to move to Oklahoma to try to escape discrimination. Bessie’s mother decided not to go with him, the rest of the family stayed in Waxahachie, Texas. Bessie grew up helping her mother pick cotton and was doing laundry to earn extra money. By the time she was eighteen, she had saved enough money to attend the Colored Agricultural and Normal University (now Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma). She dropped out of college after only one semester because she could not afford to attend.

Image shows- public domain photo of Bessie Colman and her plane in 1922.

🍎 the barbara henry. $4

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✩ this scrunchie is perfect for teachers! inspired by the one woman willing to teach ruby bridges, the first african american to attend a white elementary school in 1960, this scrunchie is a reminder of a powerful moment in history and the love of teachers everywhere for their students. tiny blocks feature ducklings, ladybugs, watering cans, hearts, apples, flowers, angels, and patches.

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shipping is free. dm for purchasing details! 10% of every purchase is donated to the trustees. you can check out their massachusetts preservation work on thetrustees.org

🖊 the edgar allan poe. $4

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✩ inspired by edgar allan poe’s poem the raven. this cream colored scrunchie with blue birds is perfect for the halloween season and any literature lover!

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dm for purchasing details! 10% of every purchase is donated to the trustees. you can check out their work on thetrustees.org

🪐👩🏾‍🚀 the mae c jemison. $4

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✩ inspired by the first African American female astronaut! not only was she an astronaut, but she was also a physician. her official nasa title was that of a science mission specialist. jemison received many awards for her various work for and with medicine, leadership, space, and women. this mae inspired scrunchie has a beautiful dark gold background with blue, pink, black, and white colored planets over a grid pattern. i hope that when you wear this scrunchie, you are inspired by mae! her entire life story is fascinating and empowering, so i highly suggest learning more about her.

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dm for purchasing details! 10% of every purchase is donated to the trustees — an organization for massachusetts historic preservation. you can check out their work on thetrustees.org

🐒 the jane goodall. $4

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✩ this animal inspired scrunchie represents the amazing work jane goodall did in animal conversation and research during her 50 years in the jungle. she specializes in learning about chimpanzees, and she encourages people to protect the environment and animal life. the dark pattern displays crocodiles, giraffes, cheetahs, toucans, and elephants! i am so excited to be working on more scrunchies inspired by women throughout history who have made advances and contributions in art, social justice, sciences, literature, music, and leadership.

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dm for purchasing details! 10% of every purchase is donated to the national trust for historic preservation. you can check out their work on savingplaces.org

History, Place, and "Hamilton’s America" | National Trust for Historic Preservation Alex Horwitz, the director of "Hamilton’s America," answers our questions about his work, the film, and the role historic places play in creativity and inspiration.

A Storied Los Angeles Club for African American Women Looks to the Future | National Trust for Historic Preservation The oldest African American women's club in Los Ageles reflects on its past and looks toward its future.

✨💕 the pagoda. $4 ⠀
✩ this scrunchie is inspired by pagodas and beautiful japanese gardens! it has florals and lanterns on a lovely mint colored fabric. did you know pagodas in japan are based off chinese pagodas? originally, pagodas derive from indian stupas. their original intent was to act as reliquaries. ⠀
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dm for purchasing details! 10% of every purchase is donated to the national trust for historic preservation. you can check out their work on savingplaces.org

🦞 the new englander !! $4 ⠀
✩ this scrunchie is a red, white, and blue celebration of new england’s role during the american revolution! especially perfect for the Fourth of July. did you know that lobsters have been noted to be popular in new england’s maine since around the 1600s? lobsters were often a staple food for soldiers in maine. please research more about the rich history of lobsters! it’s more fascinating than you may think. ⠀
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dm for purchasing details! 10% of every purchase is donated to the national trust for historic preservation. you can check out their work on savingplaces.org

🏛♻️ updated inventory !! ⠀
✩ currently - any 3 scrunchies for $10 or 1 scrunchie for $4. i ship for free right now. i accept venmo, cash, or check. if you have any questions regarding any of the sets, please feel free to reach out to me! ⠀
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10% of every purchase is donated to the national trust for historic preservation. you can check out their work on savingplaces.org. last summer an article was written about timeline ties ( https://emergingcivilwar.com/2019/08/19/tying-young-women-to-civil-war-history/ ) and 10% of the purchases from the civil war sets will be donated to the american battlefield trust to help preserve our nation’s hallowed grounds for education and reflection.

🌸🎨 the frida kahlo !! $4 ⠀
✩ this famous female mexican artist’s work reflected themes of feminism and suffering. while recovering from an accident, she utilized artistic expression. some of her famous works include “the broken column” and “the wounded deer.” please take the next step to learn more about her life if you are interested! ⠀
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dm for purchasing details! 10% of every purchase is donated to the national trust for historic preservation. you can check out their work on savingplaces.org

To new followers of Timeline Ties, I wanted to let you know how happy I am that you are here! My name is Emma, and I major in History and Marketing in New England. My favorite time periods are Tudor England, the Revolutionary War, and the late 1800’s. I enjoy modern clothing influenced by the past and over sharing history facts with my friends and family. This business was started to help tie young women to the past through the use of history inspired scrunchies. Please reach out to me with any questions regarding purchases or history!