First day at the Collection

Today was pretty stellar. It was my first real day, gettin' my hands dirty (but actually vigourously washed to prepare to handle antique thingies).

First, I archived these old magazines. There are Harpers Bazaar and Vogue issues all the way back to the thirties, as well as other magazines from France and textile-trend mags from the 19th century. I was in heaven! As I archived, and photo'd (excuse my non-use of cropping), a guy from the National Button Association was busy identifying and appraising a whole passel of Civil War buttons that had been bequeathed to us.

Fun fact: Vogue used to be published bi-monthly, but only during certain months (like, not June).

Above, an October 15, 1968 issue of Vogue. An advertisement for Maidenform's Sea dreams lingerie collection, with fabulous scallop insets and details! I love finding pics in old magazines that resemble outfits people would wear today. Here, a colorful and tailored outfit featuring brogues... looking like a more sophisticated and funky Marcia Brady. Boy, the Sixties sure made long hair seem very appealing! Lastly, the cover, with fabulously representative makeup of the decade.