Yesteryear
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Historic Vintage Fashion Shows.
NEW FOR 2019!
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Sun Aug 11 (tea) – Tallac Historic Estate, South Tahoe – “Old Times at Tahoe” 1850-1950 (tahoeheritage.org)
Sat Sep 21 (eve) – Donner Memorial Museum, Truckee – “The Golden Spike” 1849-1899 (sierrastateparks.org)
Thu Nov 7 (tea) – CPGC –Elks’ Lodge, Nevada City – “Fashion on the Dance Floor” 1860-1960 (tentative)
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Below are some group photos from past shows... Please go back to "About Us" for a more complete list of show titles.
GATSBY: The Life & Times of Jay Gatsby, 1920s
This show is based on clothing descriptions from the 1925 novel,
"The Great Gatsby." Shown are examples of 1920s short evening gowns.
HOLLYWOOD: Stars on the Lake, 1930s
Glamorous gowns from the 1930s - satin, velvet, lace, fur - combine with the stories of the gorgeous stars of Hollywood's Golden Era including Jeannette MacDonald, Olivia deHavilland, and Jean Harlow.
WOMEN: Suffragists to Flappers, 1900s-1920s
"All About Unique Women" is a multi-show series showing women's history, decade by decade, and those who made it. Shown here: Helen Wills, Annette Kellerman, Elinor Glyn, Edna Ferber and Clara Bow.
WEDDINGS: The Fashionable Bride 1890-1960
Beautiful vintage wedding gowns combined with original headpieces and veils - even the bouquets were period-correct.
