~~~~~~UNCOVERING VINTAGE DRESSES~~~~~ and Other Chic Romantic Frocks

 ~FABULOUS LACE CAMISOLE and VINTAGE SKIRT~

Over the July 4th Holiday my Mr. AGPMan and I decided to do a little sightseeing up north.  We had the most wonderful time visiting the Nebraska Prairie Museum where we saw firsthand a collection of simply amazing things!  I was over-the-moon happy with what we saw!

 

 ~GORGEOUS ANTIQUE LACE CAMI~

From archival documents to period dress, the Museum was jam-packed with tons of antique and vintage finds...more stuff than one can possibly see in a single visit.  It is located in Holdrege, Nebraska, and I promise you it won't disappoint!

 ~Sooo ROMANTIC and LOVELY~ 

I've included the link above in case you want to check out the Museum information for yourself!

 ~UP-CLOSE VIEW OF SKIRT~

Now...It isn't too often I find a sweet little something that turns my head to the point that I must carry it home.  I have a true weakness for antique clothing and lacy little frocks and my passion and deep appreciation for them has done nothing but grow over the years.

 ~GORGEOUS LACE EDGING~

I found the charming vintage skirt and matching lace camisole you see above and below in Hays, Kansas.  After visiting the Museum in Holdrege we stopped off to browse for a bit inside a few antique malls and shoppes on the way back home to Oklahoma.

 ~UP-CLOSE CAMISOLE LACE~

I found the price was just about right on the skirt and cami (give or take a few dollars) so I decided I just couldn't live without them...

~PRECIOUS VINTAGE BUTTONS~

They were destined to find a new and comfy little home within the walls of my La Chaumière de Briarwood...

 ~CROCHETED LACE CAMISOLE~

I also snagged the sweet little beauty you see above (and below) for only $6.50.  I loved the heart crochet lace (simply yummeee!) and thought it would look beautiful on one of my vintage mannequin girls! :)

 

~PRISTINE CONDITION~

I can't wait to showcase this sweet little piece!

~ANTIQUE SEWING DRESS FORM~

While at the Museum I saw this lovely antique metal dress form.  I had never seen one like it in person...only in an antique catalog!  I used a similar image/graphic to create the greeting card you see below!  How neat was stumbling onto that piece of history?

~VINTAGE DRESS FORM CARD~

~ANTIQUE WEDDING DRESSES~

Directly above are some of the dresses from the Museum!  Aren't they gorgeous?  Can't get lace like this much anymore.  My favorite 'baby-sewing' girls (Jeannie B and Sara) will surely love seeing this lace...

~GORGEOUS DETAILS~

~PRECIOUS SHOULDER~

~LOVELY FLOUNCE~

~BEAUTIFUL CUFFS~

Even if you COULD find a dress like the one below offered for sale today, I'm quite sure the price would be outta-sight!

~WOMEN USE TO BE SOOO TINY!~

I'm not 100% sure what size the little dress actually is...probably a size 2 or 3.  Maybe even a zero!  I am certainly MUCH BIGGER than that and I would never be able to fit into such a tiny little thing!  The waist/rib cage was probably no more than 21".  Wow!

~"GOING AWAY" DRESS~

The little number you see above is from 1910 and was a "Going Away Dress".  Isn't it gorgeous?

  ~FUTURE TEACHER?~

Our Miss K ~ Age 8

~FOR NOW A GREAT STUDENT!~

 Our Precious Grand-Girl

I have lots more pictures to show you from our trip and will do so later this summer!  Our Miss K was with us and she loved visiting the Old School House you see above.  It was a highlight for her at the Museum!

Thanks for visiting me today!  I'm off to my studio to actually DO SOME WORK!  Everything on my website is nearly SOLD so I can certainly tell I haven't been putting in very many business hours this summer!

Blessings for a lovely day.

Love to you...