Today I would like to share with you my inspiration and what sparked my love for antique costume and vintage clothing.
"My Ladies"
My great-grandmother Ruth made these. She gave them to my mother when she visited one summer. Ever since I have been a little girl I have been drawn to them. They are made from fashion plates that great-grandma added "clothes" to. The detail is amazing! The fashion plates are from the mid 1860s.
My Ladies have always hung in my bedroom. I remember studying them for hours, dreaming I was a fancy lady. And marveling at how great-grandma made their outfits, I am not sure I have it figured out yet!
Thank you for sharing. I love your Ladies. I too have a special picture that my Grandpa had, I would stare at it for hours day dreaming.
ReplyDeleteOh my!! Have you ever inspired me as to what to do with the vintage clothing catalogs Kevin found! Love these. What a wonderful thing to have from your great grandma!
ReplyDeleteI love things with a story behind them. Especcialy when it is about a relative!
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