Event Details
Antique clothing exhibit at Franzosenbusch Prairie House.
The historic fashion display of the periods from 1820-1920 will be featured at the Prairie House on any Sunday in November, 3-5 pm. Antique clothing from each decade of that time span that was worn by men, women, and children will be part of this collection. Some examples of the exhibition are hats, bodices, shoes, dresses, embroidery, shirts, jewelry, and a collection of antique eyeglasses, as well as historic buttons. We are also showing antique photographs of the 19th century, and some are of local settlers of the surrounding area wearing the styles of clothing featured.