A snapshot of the lives, and minuscule waist sizes, of those living in the late 1800s and early 1900s are about to be revealed as part a display to celebrate history week in Maitland.
“This particular theme fits in with us very well because we have a National Trust garment and textile collection housed here in Grossmann House,” Friends of Grossmann House treasurer Holly McNamee said.
“But the garments don’t see the light of day all that often, so this will be a wonderful opportunity to show people what we have.”
Items in the display will include a white lace gown dating back to 1912 and a morning dress circa 1860.
“What you are seeing is the original fabric, the needlework and everything that goes with the pieces because they were lived in,” committee member Lynn Morris said.
Guided tours of the display will be held on Sunday, September 9, between 10am and 3pm. Phone Holly McNamee on 4934 4314 or 4933 6452.
Full article by Emma Swain available at Maitland Mercury, Aug. 29, 2012.
