Winter 2015 Period Clothing Exhibit

Well, it's 98% finished. Our Edwardian gentleman needs his white bow tie--I know I had one, but it's gone missing so until I find it...And I have to find the head dress for his partner, the Edwardian lady.
But other than that, I will say the Exhibit is finished. And I will say it is stunning.

Several new acquisitions will be débuted, including a Post Colonial 'indienne' printed cotton dress from the 1770's, an adorable young lady's first ball gown in beige silk with a vibrant purple stripe, an amazing beaded and pleated brown silk Victorian visiting suit, and the collection of jaw-droppingly lovely beaded gowns in our Edwardian Room.

I hope the videos work...that was the Post Colonial/Regency section, now at the top of the stairs as you arrive on the highest floor of The Oldest House.
Here is the video clip of the Early Victorian/Civil War Room...

Next is the Late Victorian Room...

And finally, the Edwardian Room. I won't tell you the way that the female mannequin in the blue beaded gown mis-behaved this morning, as I was trying to slide a pair of beaded blue kid dancing slippers from that era onto her little feet! (Her leg fell off. But I put it back on after practically undressing her and removing her torso!) It was worth it, though.

So for those of you unable to come to the east coast, and to Laceyville, PA and The Oldest House to see this wonderful exhibit, at least now you have an idea of what it's like. Believe me, it's much, much better in person. So do try and visit us if you are able.

The Period Clothing Exhibit for Winter, 2015 will be open ONLY during The Christmas Tea, December 4, 4-8 p.m.; December 5, 9-5 p.m.; December 6, noon-5 p.m.
I would be delighted to welcome you!