It's hard to believe that 2012 is almost over! It was an exciting, busy year at the FIDM Museum, and we’re all looking forward to 2013. Before we start the New Year, let’s take a look back at your five favorite posts from 2012. Below, you’ll find
links to these top posts.

Thanks so much to everyone who reads this blog! We so appreciate your interest in the FIDM Museum, and your support of our projects. Your comments, Tweets, and Facebook notes help keep us motivated. We wish you all the best in 2013!

And now, without further ado, the top five posts of 2012.

Claire McCardell's 1952 black and white dress with a greek key pattern was your favorite post of 2012.

You also loved our 1940s Lanz Original coat with embroidered strawberries.

Two 1970s Gunne Sax dresses caught your fancy.

Fred Astaire's brown suede tap shoes were popular too.

And who could resist this c. 1905 sheer, embroidered bodice?

Our post on taking a 1761 cloth-of-gold court bodice for an X-ray almost made the top five. We include it here because it was such a unique experience!

This Claire McCardell dress was featured in your favorite blog post of 2012.
Claire McCardell
1952
Gift of Norma Carnahm
77.1948.008.16