A visual review of clothing styles and historical influences unique to each period – late 1700s through mid-1900s. Learn how to identify the year that your ancestor wore the clothing and determine their dates. Bring photographs, pictures, or historic clothing for me to analyze afterwards, if you wish. Vicki Ruthe Hahn, President of Stateline Genealogy Club, LLC, is a Retired Librarian with a BA and MLIS from University of Illinois. A Genealogy Presenter and Consultant, she founded the Beloit Public Library “Stateline Genealogy Club” in 2012, and created the “StatelineGenealogyClub.Wordpress.com” BLOG in 2014. She has a background in history, anthropology, clothing history, research, writing, and teaching. Vicki sorts out mysteries, rediscovers histories, weaves stories, …
Granny’s Panties and Other Unmentionables, by Heather Hibbs
We see the beautiful clothing in the movies but never stop to think about the many layers found under those outfits. Dressing was a rather daunting task in the mid 1800’s that is under appreciated in our day. This program is a fun, lighthearted look at each layer of clothing; what was worn and why it was important. We will differentiate the wardrobe of social classes and briefly explore children’s clothing and the importance of accessories. Please register in advance. For details see tngs.org/event-5486969
