Victorian summer dress with high illusion neckline.One hundred years of vintage fashion is the theme of the new summer exhibit in The Blunt House, 506 S. Thornton Ave. in Dalton, Georgia, through Sept. 14.
“Fashions Remembered – 1860 to 1960” is displayed in six rooms of the historic home.
There are examples of children’s coats, hats and dresses adorned with ruffles, lace and pleats. There are fine wool, silk and delicate cotton dresses worn by stylish ladies. Skirts and coats are embellished with pleats, lace, ruffles, beading and tiny pearl buttons. Legs from those decade were covered with cotton or silk hose. In Dalton, legs sported stockings made at the Westcott Hosiery Mill on North Hamilton Street.
The Whitfield-Murray Historical Society invites the public to view this exhibit from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each Friday. There is a $5 admission fee. For more information: 706-271-8702.