A look back at our Fall tea, "Clara's Travels"

These pictures were taken by a friend, Kari.  It brought back wonderful memories from our tea:

Carol Pike was our great Tea Chairwoman!

This gentleman and the lady in the next picture were made from paper by Carol Pike!

Now Here is Something Special!

As we go through these clothes we have a tendency to put a story with them....a story we just dream up.  Rarely do we have information of any kind on these garments.

This one, I just imagine, is Clara's wedding dress when she married her second husband.  She married Reverend William Layson on January 1, 1900.  The style would fit that time.  And why else would she save it?  Hummm, I wonder if there is a wedding picture laying around in the closet...  Anyhow, I love this dress.

This view shows the whole dress but the color is off,  The next picture is better for the colors.

Isn't she just beautiful!

Unfortunately, the skirt is shattering a lot.  

A close up on the skirt decoration.

There are several rosettes like this one.

The back is gathered but no bustle and not trained.

Shakespeare Festival, Day 2

Shakespeare Village



A little lesson in fencing.
Donna's new little "puppy in training" for Guide Dog for the Blind. Puppy's name is Loraine.