Once more playing devil's advocate here. I know that, through the lens of hindsight, we are dismayed that people took 18th century gowns and altered them to wear in 1876, for example. But you know, this kind of re-use is what might have gotten them saved at all. Cleaning out the attic--who needs this old thing anymore? Oh, don't throw it out, it would be perfect for the centennial ball this summer!
So don't judge too harshly. But I will add--we have a local vintage clothing dealer who has come to me with two dresses that she knows are worth saving. One is from the early 19th century--it has been mucked with some, but not too badly; and one is probably mid-19th century. She rescued them but won't sell them in her shop. Ann Wass _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
