Old Rags

Bridesmaids’ dresses, May 1891 Canada, The Delineator (Canadian version)

Dress, May 1891 Canada, The Delineator (Canadian version)

Basque and walking skirt, May 1891 Canada, The Delineator (Canadian version)

Evening dresses, May 1891 Canada, The Delineator (Canadian version)

Robe a la transformation, 1860 Canada (Montreal), McCord Museum

“Maple Leaf of Canada” dress worn by Queen Elizabeth II, 1957 England (worn in Canada), Canadian Museum of Civilization

Dinner dress, 1884-86 Canada (London, ON), Canadian Museum of Civilization

Shoes, ca 1795-1805 Canada (QC), Canadian Museum of Civilization

Wedding dress, 1909 France (worn in Canada), Kent State

Evening dress by Lucien Lelong, 1928 France (worn in Canada - Montreal), McCord Museum

Dress by Eaton’s, ca 1927 Canada, McCord Museum

This was bought from a department store chain that closed as late as 2002.