Josephine Rhodes, Proprietress of Boardinghouse

When the first incandescent lamps illuminated Pearl Street, Clara Henderson's small tailoring shop also glowed with a new light. Known for her precise stitches and ability to make garments fit like a glove, Clara had a gift for understanding her clients' most peculiar requests.

One unforgettable commission came from an eccentric inventor, who sought a garment that could conceal dozens of hidden pockets. Clara obliged, and the mysterious inventor was last seen vanishing into a crowd, his countless pockets filled with curious contraptions that would baffle even the most astute observer.