Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
William Parry
Second Advisor
Thomas McGovern
Academic Program Adviser
Yukiko Koga
Abstract
This thesis investigates the relationship between the growing consumer ideology brought about by the American Industrial Revolution and changing gravestone characteristics in Philadelphia, PA between 1800-1930. Examining their connection uncovers how consumerism impacted individual’s sense of self and viewed their place in society, which are then reflected in material culture.
Recommended Citation
Elgendy, Melissa A., "Forget-Me-Not: American Consumerism and its Impact on Philadelphia Gravestones, 1800-1930" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/162