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
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Aurora Historical Society

4

Pewter Locket
Early 20th Century
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Aurora Historical Society

5

Hillary children in Christening gowns
Circa 1900-1910

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Aurora Historical Society

6

Christening Gown
Circa 1874
France
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Aurora Historical Society

7

Horace "Holly" Hillary's baby shoes
Circa 1907

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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

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Aurora Historical Society

10

Cutex Five Minute Set
Circa 1920
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Aurora Historical Society

11

Man's Waistcoat
Circa 1920
London, England
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Aurora Historical Society

12

Feathered Bandeau
1920-1930
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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