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One of the most excellent things about where i work is the presence of the CoSTAR historical clothing archive. This means that we frequently receive donations of antique garments in various stages of preservation. Today, we received one such dontation of 19th c. ladies attire that was in utterly pristine archival condition. I took some photos to share here on the blog, though i'm sure these pieces will be steamed and pressed and formally catalogued, photographed, and show up in the archive soon enough.
These pieces were part of a large donation by Ms. Helen Tibbo, a local benefactress who told us that they were the property of her ancestress, a Mrs. Isaiah Howes of Nantucket, MA. From a date label sewn into the garments we can place them as having been completed and delivered in March of 1877.
( Amazing bustle gown, hat, and parasol pix. )
These pieces were part of a large donation by Ms. Helen Tibbo, a local benefactress who told us that they were the property of her ancestress, a Mrs. Isaiah Howes of Nantucket, MA. From a date label sewn into the garments we can place them as having been completed and delivered in March of 1877.
( Amazing bustle gown, hat, and parasol pix. )
