More 1900's Clothing
This melon-colored organdy dress came
from an estate sale at Evansville, IN and was in a box marked "8th Grade
Dance Dress". It has a matching cotton slip. The dress is made with a
dropped waist and overbodice. The matching piece shown here over the
shoulder might have been a scarf or a small shawl. The dress is likely
from the 1930's.
This display of purses is
from several eras and shows several styles, including crochet, beaded,
sequined, straw and an Alumesh
purse.
These ladies hats are made
from a variety of materials but most involve feathers or a bird theme.
Click here to see closer views of some of these hats.
This dress belonged to Miss Eleanor
Parkinson and was donated by her nephew Robert Parkinson. Miss Eleanor
lived at 323 Mulberry and performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
The white net is elaborately decorated with embroidery and rhinestones.
The bodice, waist and skirt are accented with pink cut velvet. The dress
was worn with a white feather boa.
