New York City, NY may have its Fashion Week in September but Long Valley, NJ is going to have its Fashion Month!
Starting September 11th and running through October 2nd, The Washington Township Historical Society will be displaying clothing, hats and fashion accessories from the 19th and 20th centuries. There will be examples of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing from the museum’s collections as well as items loaned by WTHS member Denise Neissing from her extensive personal collection of antique clothing and accessories.
Walking clothes, sports clothes, working clothes, traveling outfits, bathing outfits and children’s christening gowns will be exhibited throughout the museum as well as accessories such as parasols, gloves, and hats.
Susan Hoekstra, a resident of Long Valley, is currently in the Master Level of the Master Teacher Program for Needlework through the American Needlepoint Guild. Going through the collection with several of the museum committee members, she found examples of corseted waists, lace inserts, smocking, tucking, and pleating. Several different types of embroidery work were also identified – raised, white work, and cutwork.
In keeping with the fashion theme, visit the Washington Township Public Library for their nod to fashion week. Fashion photography by Hope Forrester, a WMCHS student, will be on display for the month as well as a display of “vintage” jewelry and accessories highlighting the library’s collection of materials on costume, fashion and jewelry.
The Washington Township Historical Society Museum is located at 6 Fairview Avenue, Long Valley, NJ.
The Washington Township Public Library is located off East Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ.
The museum is open from 2-4 every Sunday and will also be open every Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 during Fashion Month. It would be a great opportunity to see all of our exhibits!
Limited parking is available in front of the museum. Additional parking is available at the trailhead of the Columbia Trail off Schooley’s Mountain Rd.
There is no charge for touring the museum and exhibit, but donations and new memberships are always gratefully accepted.
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