A Vintage Hat Show by Heather Edgington will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in the ballroom at , 1100 N. River Road, .
Edginton's program is an educational and historical event with lots of audience interaction.
Edgington is not only an entertaining presenter, but she also knows the facts about hats. She has been a private collector of exquisite vintage clothing and hats for over 25 years with a strong emphasis on the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
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“I was 14 when I purchased my first piece — a peach silk boudoir cap,” Edgington said. “I have been searching for treasures ever since.”
Edgington doesn’t just buy old hats; her knowledge is vast. During her college years she worked in the Historic Costume Lab at the University of Wisconsin, Stout, where she learned the value of preservation and restoration. In addition, she was fortunate to work at one of Chicago's finest vintage clothing shops which had an amazing selection of evening and bridal wear, accessories and of course, amazing hats.
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The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community. The Timbers provides independent and assisted living apartments as well as a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay — a weekend, a week, a month or longer.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information call Shelly Goggins at 815-609-0669 or visit The Timbers' website.
