About Alice Morse Earle
Alice Morse Earle (1851-1911) was an American historian, author, and antiquarian renowned for her meticulous research into early American life and culture. A pioneer in the study of material culture, she authored numerous books, including "Home Life in Colonial Days" and "China Collecting in America," which highlighted domestic practices and artifacts from the past. Earle's work greatly contributed to the understanding of the social history of the United States, and she became a prominent voice in the historic preservation movement.