150 Years of Fashion Accessories

Part of the Sesquicentennial Series.

Watkins Community Museum of History
1047 Massachusetts
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-841-4109
www.watkinsmuseum.org

Museum Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

e-mail: DISPLAY - "150 Years of Fashion Accessories. " Part of Sesquicentennial Exhibit Series. Features items such as scarves, purses, belts, cravats, ties, etc. over the past 150 years. Ever wonder what accessories to wear with that retro-cocktail dress? It is true that if you keep your out-of-style shoes they will be back in style in 20 years? How has the fine art of accessorizing changed over the last 150 years? What the heck is fur "boa" and how is it worn? Many of these questions - and more - may be answered in the new "150 Years of Fashion Accessories" display at the Watkins Museum.

View the fashions of men and women over the past 150 years. The exhibit opened on July 13, 2004.

From Women's Hats to Women's Handkerchief's, the exhibit has it all.

 

Take a glance at how Shoes and Hats have changed over the last 150 years.

 

Visit the display cases of "150 Years of Fashion Accessories."

Take a look at the museum's collection of dresses.