Ellen Louise Demorest died. Her death marked the end of a life dedicated to fashion innovation and women's empowerment. She was a prominent figure in the mid-to-late 19th century, impacting fashion trends and advocating for female education and employment.

Approximate start date of Jane Cunningham Croly's editorship of Demorest’s Illustrated Monthly Magazine. While the text states she edited from 1860 to 1887, the exact starting date is not provided, only the year. Croly was a journalist and women's rights advocate, and her role significantly shaped the magazine's content and direction.

William Jennings Demorest, a widower, had two children from his first marriage, Vienna Willamina Demorest (1847–1913) and Henry Clay Demorest (1850–1928).

Ellen Louise Curtis, later known as Ellen Louise Demorest, was born in Schuylerville, New York. This is her birth date and marks the beginning of her life, which would later be characterized by her contributions to the fashion industry and women's empowerment.