Ha'Penny Rags

Chiffon Ball Gown

c. 1956

by Jean Dessès

Dress

c. 1886

Dress

c. 1878-1880

maker unknown

Jacquard-woven silk, ruched silk trimmed with machine-lace

Evening Dress

c. 1902

American

Visiting Dress

1880s

A Maison Worth checked organza ball gown

1950s

Silk Ballgown

1960s

by Jean Dessès

Dress

c. 1882-1883

American

Emile Pingat Silk Jacket with Braidwork

1880s

Dress

1950s

"Amelia Prescott Allison Stirling began working at the Baltimore department store Hutzler Brothers & Company as its magazine editor. Over the years, Stirling accepted various promotions, moving into the positions of advertising copywriter, advertising manager, and finally publicity manager. As Baltimore’s first woman to manage the marketing department of a major department store, Stirling handled all advertising, merchandise displays, fashion shows, and store promotions for the Hutzler Brothers & Company."

by Hutzler's (Firm)

Faille & Patterned Silk Gown

c. 1880

Fancy dress ensemble: Marguerite de Valois

c. 1875-1885

pink-rose, cut and uncut pile-weave silk (velvet); gilt passementerie; faux pearl and gilt passementerie; off-white linen bobbin lace; gold-yellow, satin-weave silk; silver-gilt embroidery; off-white, plain-weave silk lining; boning

by House of Worth