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Tag Archives: shift dress
Big Hair, Big Shoes 1960s
This wonderful photo was sent to me by Nann Hilyard, who has made several contributions to the blog. Although the Silver Slipper has now relocated to Missouri, in the 1960s it was a major attraction on the Los Vegas strip. … Continue reading
Dog Days of Summer
It’s hot where I live in Southern California, although I’m close enough to the ocean to get some cool breezes. I dress for the heat in light weight pants and cotton shirts, preferably very thin Indian cotton. However, many women choose … Continue reading
Posted in 1960s, 1970s, General
Tagged colors, sheath dress, shift dress, textile patterns
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Unquilting/Requilting, 1970
This picture portrays a West Virginia coop turning old quilts into new items. If you look carefully, it appears that the oldest woman in the back on the right is hand stitching a pillow, while the woman at the far … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s
Tagged sewing, shift dress, shirtwaist, textile patterns, textiles, West Virginia
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