Celebrate Spring
  Spring has officially arrived! March 20 was the first day of the spring in the Northern Hemisphere. From here on out, the weather gradually gets warmer and days are longer. Warm days encourage colorful spring flowers to bloom: cherry blossoms, tulips,... Read Article ››

Duvelleroy fan-bag, 1890s
  Fan-bag 1890s Georges Duvelleroy Museum Purchase 2008.5.28 Luxury fan maker Jean-Pierre Duvelleroy (1802-1889) founded his namesake company in 1827. By the late nineteenth-century, Duvelleroy was the most prestigious éventailliste (fan maker) in... Read Article ››

From the Archives: Aprons
  The Thanksgiving meal is tradition-bound, featuring rich fare served only at the Thanksgiving table. With turkey, gravy, cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, the typical Thanksgiving meal requires hours of preparation. Though your... Read Article ››

From the Archives: Emile Pingat mantle
We first shared Emile Pingat's striking red and black mantle in 2009. This post features a new image and updated information about this beautiful garment. Mantle Emile Pingat c. 1889 Silk faille, jet & horsehair lace Museum Purchase, Partial Funds... Read Article ››

Miniature corset, 1890s
Miniature corset France, 1890s Museum Purchase 2010.5.9 The corset was literally and figuratively the most defining female fashion of the Victorian era. The body underneath and the clothing above relied on the anatomy-shaping device to compress excess flesh... Read Article ››

Skirt lifter, c. 1876
Today's post was researched and written by FIDM Museum's summer intern Joanna Abijaoude. Over the past several weeks, Joanna has assisted with multiple projects, including digitizing ephemera from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection and... Read Article ››

Donor Interview: Mona Nesseth on hand fans
Today's post highlights the recent donation of exceptional hand fans by FIDM Museum donor and Fashion Council member Mona Nesseth. Thanks to Mona's contributions, our collection of fans has grown by leaps and bounds. A Graduate Gemologist, custom... Read Article ››
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