The term 'The Gay Nineties and Others' refers to a period of time in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This era is often referred to as the 'Gilded Age' or the 'Progressive Era' and is characterized by rapid industrialization, economic growth, and social reform. The term 'The Gay Nineties and Others' is used to refer to the DECADES of the 1890s and 1900s, as well as the ERAS that preceded and followed them.