Exhibition

Fashion on the Ohio Frontier: 1790-1840
Broadbent Gallery: July 26, 2003, to January 18, 2004
Anne Bissonnette, Curator

 

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Grey Silk Faille Gown with
Festooned Cap Sleeves and Draping at Bust

Unknown maker and place of origin, 1830.
Worn by Hannah Adams at her marriage to Charles K. West in 1830.
Brought to Ohio in 1834 by Mr. West.
Collection of the Ohio Historical Society, H21144.

Accessorized with:
Ivory Silk Hat Trimmed with
Artificial Flowers and Green Silk Ribbons

Unknown maker and place of origin, ca. 1825-1860.
Possibly worn in the Connecticut Western Reserve, Ohio.
Collection of the Western Reserve Historical Society, WRHS 74.13.13.

Ivory Kid Slip-on Shoes
Unknown maker and place of origin, ca. 1830-1855.
Possibly worn in Ross County, Ohio.
Collection of the Ross County Historical Society, 1961.37.09(ab).

Installation Handkerchief and Gloves.

 

 

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and a Stella Blum Travel Grant from the Costume Society of America.
   


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