Bustled Lady Fashion Plate

Fashion plate in gilded frame, approx. 32" X 24".

Godey Books

These Godey Lady Books are from the 1800's and are in fair to good condition. These intact compilations of the year's monthly magazines are becoming more and more rare to find, especially with the color fashion plates intact.

Opera Gown

This gorgeous opera gown was acquired in Illinois. It comes with a coiled covered wired bustle, stockings, bone head piece, 2 pair gloves (one fingerless), & 2 miser purses. In addition, a bodice, chemise and half slip all underly the one piece gown.

Paris Eugenie Gown

This gown was made in Paris, France and has the label "Eugenie" inside.

The gown has a bodice and skirt. They are quite old and fragile and tiny- never worn in the style shows.

1800's Mourning Gown

The Mourning Gown has many parts. Among them are, bodice, sheer veil and fan; skirt...

sash, button boots with buttonhook, hat, cape and gloves.

1860's Pouter Pigeon

The "Pouter Pigeon" outfit is named after the bird it resembles- puffed front with white neckline.

The outfit begins with a slip, 2 pair kidskin gloves, hat, and metal purse. It continues with a slip, wire bustle, button boots, and cameo.

Finally, the skirt, blouse and jacket. Voila! The Suffragette saves the day!

Riding Skirt

This is a "culotte" used as a riding skirt. Leather gloves are included.

1600 Linen Pullovers

These 2 linen shirts are very oily and crude. They were acquired from a party in Arizona, coming from their relatives in France. Following is her note. "These 2 pullovers came from a Chalet in village of LaChal France. Dept. Haute Savoie St. Jean D”Arves.

The chalet was engraved in stone that it was completed in the year of 1603. Owned by a cousin and godfather of our son. This was built with a place for animals (cattle, sheep & pigs) were on the ground floor; the living quarters were on the floor above. The body heat from the animals generated heat for th residents above. There was weaving machine and etc. all tools were made of wood or stone. Very little metal used. It is almost impossible to get further information now as this was given to us in 1966. The Chalet has been sold and the cousin has passed away 10 years ago."

Fabric Care Workshop

This is a professional presentation Pat Stark gave to apparel students, a lesson plan in apparel repair.

Infant Layette & Display

An infant layette display with history, from 1887.

A winter sweater outfit (perfect on a North Dakota farm in the 1800's!!)

A Christening outfit.

Hair Ornaments & Display

A very unique display and samples of human hair ornaments.

Fabrics

This is a very rare and unusual find. It is a beaded dress, not yet constructed, but ready to be cut out and structured by machine.

Also included are samples of fabrics from 1800's, used to repair garments. In addition, there is a beautiful lace display. A large number of dress patterns, very old.

Lingerie Clothes Line

The clothesline told the tale of lingerie without distracting the viewer.

Included in this ensemble are a chemise (crotchless), teddie, stockings, bra, slip, panties, and corsets.

1930's Cardinal Baseball Uniform

This (ouch) wool uniform is in great condition. Maybe the player never slid home! Jersey, knickers, socks, and hat- all original!!

1910 Croquet Ensemble

The croquet ensemble has a skirt and top with belt, and a hat.

1950's 2 piece Cotton Dress

Looks great on a model, this cotton dress is a light weight fifties day dress.

1950's Poodle Skirt

Wow! This is truly a poodle skirt from the fifties!! It comes with the skirt and saddle shoes......

The slip,sheer pink top and pink sweater....

and the net crinoline and white cape wrap for a cool night at the sock hop!

Swim Suit Ensemble, various

This is a reproduction of an 1800's swim suit. The suit in the collection was in poor condition, so this was reproduced based on the original one. It comes with a hat and tall swim shoes.

Completing this ensemble are wool swim socks and water wings for flotation.

Next is a more modern bikini with coverup and sun glasses- 1960's??