I love the craftsmanship and beauty of vintage items. I’m a graduate of Nazareth College, and I remember going through the costume area at the Arts Center, wistfully studying the clothing that had been donated by wealthy patrons at the turn of the century. We don’t see that kind of attention to detail today: covered buttons, tucks, smocking, velvets, handmade lace, exquisite hats (sigh). Now mind you, most of the items were a size 2. (And people wondered why corseted women needed “fainting” couches.)
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Posted June 9th, 2011 in History, Staff Picks
Posted by: Dawn Ireland-Monsees // Tagged: Antiques, History, Holland Land Office Museum
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