by TruroHistorical | Dec 4, 2025 | Jo Hopper Dresses
Maker: Garment made or significantly altered by Josephine Hopper Date/Period: c. 1935–1945 Materials: Silk or Rayon, Brass Buttons Techniques: Hand-stitched and machine-sewn. Style/Era: 1930s–1940s American Casualwear; Middy/Sailor Style Condition: Fair to Good;...
by TruroHistorical | Dec 4, 2025 | Women's Hats
Material: Primary: Silk Satin or Silk Velvet (highly reflective, shiny surface) with a lighly embroidered pattern Color/Pattern: Solid Burgundy/Dark Brown Style: Winter Bonnet (Caul style). Constructed with a soft crown (caul) designed to fit snugly around the head....
by TruroHistorical | Dec 4, 2025 | Textiles-Costumes-Accessories
Culture/Origin: French (Paris) Maker/RetailerLes Grands Magasins du Louvre Costumes Date: c. 1890 – 1892 MaterialSilk Ribbed or Faille Fabric; Silk Lining; Cotton Tape/Ribbon; Metal Hook-and-Eye Closures. Technique: Hand-stitched throughout with some possible...
by TruroHistorical | Dec 4, 2025 | Textiles-Costumes-Accessories
Culture/Origin: Most likely local to Outer Cape Maker/Retailer: Local dressmaker or home-made Date: c 1895-1899 Material: Wool or wool/silk (main fabric), silk lining, Stiffening material. A two-piece day dress in a lavender/faded blue-purple wool-based fabric. The...
by TruroHistorical | Dec 3, 2025 | Women's Hats
From the Edwina Wright estate Era: Post-War Glamour, c. 1947–1953. This period specialized in creating dramatic texture on small, structured hats. Style:Feathered Open-Crown Toque or Halo Hat. Brimless Toque with an Open Crown. The circular body of the hat clings to...
