1
The Manor was erected in the midst of the late Victorian Era when fashion was typified by the corset, dress bustle and feathered hat.
2
The Hillary family entertaining guests in their home
Circa 1890-1910
Hillary House, Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
3
Child's Dress Bodice
Circa 1880
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
4
Pewter Locket
Early 20th Century
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
5
Hillary children in Christening gowns
Circa 1900-1910
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
6
Christening Gown
Circa 1874
France
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
7
Horace "Holly" Hillary's baby shoes
Circa 1907
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
8
By 1914, fashion was highly influenced by WWI. With women taking occupations in ammunition factories, clothing became more utilitarian and lavish accessories were less frequently adorned.
9
Dorothy Gray powder and mirror
Circa 1910
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
10
Cutex Five Minute Set
Circa 1920
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
11
Man's Waistcoat
Circa 1920
London, England
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
12
Feathered Bandeau
1920-1930
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society
13
Between 1930 and 1945, synthetic "man made" fibres took the stage predominantly in subdued tones.
14
Derny's Petal-Tone powder
1930-1940
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Credits:
Aurora Historical Society