Visitor Resources

History about the classic Pendleton woolens for men and women.

From the denim company itself.

A comprehensive site focused on boys' fashion from year 1500 to the present, with an emphasis from 1900-present.  Over 13,000 images are available on this site.  They request a contribution for use.

A reflection on 'what we wore' in the 1960s & 1970s.

A free online video that describes how hemlines have risen and fallen through the 20th century in correlation with the stock market.

Fashion history info from the past two centuries - includes 1980s and later info, fashion theory and fashion tutorials.

This government site allows you to type in numbers found on vintage labels, to find out exactly what company made them, and how old they might be.  There are limitations to this database, but you may get valuable results as well.

A timeline of history focusing on dry goods and department stores of the last 150 years. Names include Belk, Jordan, Marsh, Macy, Filene and other notable businesspeople.

Shoes guide for women, men and kids, including articles, photos, reviews, top picks, shopping info and advice.

Interesting reading about such Victorian subjects as paisley shawl designs, antique fashion prints, Queen Alexandra's wardrobe, a Civil War era wedding gown, Chinese sleevebands, 1881 model corsets, and other articles on dressing Victorian.

More links to fashion history pages and links for theater set design.

A brief overview of the history of Jacques Levine shoes.

Historical information, books, videos, and other facts regarding the Victorian era.  There are also links to Celtic and Medieval information on these pages.

A huge list of pop culture fashion terms from the 1940s to 1990s.  A real wealth of information, and entertaining too.