Family History Day 2012
will be
Saturday, October 13, 2012
will be
Saturday, October 13, 2012
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
FAMILY HISTORY DAY 2010, Epilogue
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| "Aerial" View |
The speakers and exhibitors were informative on a host of topices. Class time flew by and we wanted more!
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| Period Attire Galore |
The day was even more festive with so many people wearing period clothing...and the variety of the attire was fantastic They really set the scene for the bygone days of our ancestors.
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| Dancing |
Each tour of the Archives was at capacity. Archivists gave a rare behind-the-scenes look at document storage at the State Archives.
The historic ballroom dance troupe and music ensemble at lunchtime were amazing - if the Blogger didn't have two left feet, she would have kicked up her heels too! Did you join in?
Thursday, October 7, 2010
BATHING BEAUTY AT FAMILY HISTORY DAY
Makes Splash Without Water
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| Sunbathing in the 1890s |
Women's beachwear has come a long way, baby. Needless to say, Katherine Weedman-Cox of Cox Black and White Lab, Inc. (see exhibitor profile) would probably not wear any of the bathing suits of today at Family History Day at the California State Archives.
Katherine, pictured left, will be wearing this 1890s era swimsuit with black tights and black shoes at Family History Day. The costume was handmade by Arlene Wright at Capital Costumes. Katherine says it's very comfortable.
Be sure to stop by the Cox Black and White Lab, Inc. exhibit and ask Katherine to describe her beach attire.
The Blogger couldn't wait and searched Google Books for 19th Century bathing suits. Among the several results -- an 1899 periodical, The Puritan (see endnote), with a story titled "The Well-Dressed Woman", sub-part "The Bathing Suit". Fascinating social history! The unidentified author provided commentary about modesty and guidelines for fabric choice (mohair, alpaca, flannel); blouse, skirt and sleeve style; and considerations for wearing the bathing "constume" while "dabbling in the edge of the surf or for long-distance swims". An aside -- while still on the digitized book screen, enter 730 in the page number box, press Enter and look for a family history ad!
Source: The Puritan, Volume VI. June to September 1899. New York Frank A. Munsey, Publisher. 111 Fifth Avenue. 1899. Digitized by Google Books, Original from University of Michigan. Article: The Well-Dressed Woman – The Bathing Suit”, page 289-297.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR FAMILY HISTORY DAY
The State Archives has posted the
for Family History Day.
Make your selections to plan your day.
Be sure to allow time to visit with the exhibitors and browse in the Root Cellar - Sacramento Genealogical Library also!
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