Friday, July 30, 2010

Summer Day at Strawbery Banke

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Here we have a selection from our hat collection being let out in the fresh air. Bowler Hat worn by Ben, Black Hat worn by Elizabeth and Str...
Saturday, July 17, 2010

James Davis Shoe from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The silk and leather shoe pictured above is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dated ca. 1760s, it was created by shoe ma...
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Friday, July 16, 2010

1940 Wedding Trousseau

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This 1940 wedding trousseau was recently donated to Strawbery Banke Museum by long time New Hampshire family, Kathy Scannell of Portsmouth, ...
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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Kenneth Cole Green Shoes (Sue's Shoes)

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These Pixie style loafers were designed by Kenneth Cole. Note the shoe profile and theatrical, over-the-top bow. The shoes were made in Spa...
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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Passion for Fashion - Coming May 2012

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Photograph, Ellen McDermott Please join Strawbery Banke Museum on its own fashion journey through four centuries of Portsmouth and seacoast ...
Saturday, June 19, 2010

Emma Hope, Red and White Shoe, ca, 1990s

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You will see immediately why I love this shoe- it is deeply textured, brightly patterned, funky and nostalgic at the same time with its bold...
Thursday, June 17, 2010

Creme de la creme: Susan's 1844 Wedding Gown

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This is the image we have been building up to share. There have been several previous posts related to Susan Osgood Jones 1844 Wedding Dress...