Graphic showing cover art from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon

The Saga of the Department Store

Saturday, October. 4, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.

The Happiness of Women or "La Bonheur des Dames" tells the story of how and why shopping changed forever in mid 19th Century Paris - the Fashion Capital of The World. What inventions and newly rich clients ensured public enthusiasm of buying goods as entertainment and status. This program is presented by Gail Dawson-White.

Registration for this event is recommended. Please sign up by contacting the main desk (610-374-2385), or register online at:

https://saga-of-dept-store.eventbrite.com

For more information, please call the Library at 610-374-2385, or email ann@wyopublib.org