FASHION PRESENTER Sue McClain showcased a wide variety of vintage fashions dating back to 1870. Saturday was a busy day at the Boone County Historical Society Museum, with a program illustrating the last 100 years of fashion followed by an English tea party.
Sue McClain, host of Humanities Nebraska, provided the history of women’s fashion from 1870 to 1970. She recapped women’s clothing worn during different historical events.
Women’s lifestyles changed significantly throughout the century beginning in the 1870s, as did their fashions.
A special tea party followed the fashion show at 3:30 pm and 40 women stayed to attend this event organized by the museum.
Pat Boilesen shared table settings along with her research on expected tea party etiquette. Karen Benes supplied the additional lunch sets to complete the setup.
For the occasion, Chris Grundmayer prepared fancy little sandwiches and the museum provided cake, both of which would have been trendy items to serve at traditional English high teas.
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The ladies enjoy tea after the fashion show on Saturday.
Source: albionnewsonline.com