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The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences: A Forgotten Legacy of Vintage Education
Fashion/Style & History & Vintage Lifestyle

The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences: A Forgotten Legacy of Vintage Education

Can you imagine a world where learning the art of dressmaking, millinery, or homemaking was as easy as receiving beautifully written lessons in the mail? No YouTube tutorials, no online masterclasses—just an elegant set of booklets teaching you everything from the perfect hem to the secrets of harmonious dressing.

Well, if you had lived in the early 20th century, that world would have been your reality, thanks to The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences.

A Correspondence School for the Domestic Arts

Founded in 1916 by Mary Brooks Picken in...

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Understanding Survival Bias in Vintage Plus-Size Clothing
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Understanding Survival Bias in Vintage Plus-Size Clothing

Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to find plus-size vintage clothing? If you’ve spent any time searching for vintage fashion...

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The Story of Fashion Frocks: Empowering Women with Door-to-Door Style
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The Story of Fashion Frocks: Empowering Women with Door-to-Door Style

As I was perusing one of my vintage magazines, I came across an ad that instantly grabbed my attention. Have you ever heard of...

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Vintage WWII D-Day Reenactment Event – Catch a Glimpse of History in Action!
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Vintage WWII D-Day Reenactment Event – Catch a Glimpse of History in Action!

Join me as we visit “D-Day Conneaut”, a vintage WWII/D-Day reenactment event, and catch a glimpse of history in action! This three-day annual event...

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1940s Style Details: Top Favorite Sourcebooks
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1940s Style Details: Top Favorite Sourcebooks

The 1940s style is one of my absolute favorite styles to emulate. The details of each garment are so distinct and defined and to...

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Montgomery Ward 1947 Catalog {Part 3} Misses, Accessories, Undergarments, Lingerie & Shoes
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Montgomery Ward 1947 Catalog {Part 3} Misses, Accessories, Undergarments, Lingerie & Shoes

Here is the third installment of this amazing 1947 Spring/Summer Montgomery Ward catalog. We’ll see some of the juniors/misses styles, accessories, undergarments, lingerie and...

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Montgomery Ward 1947 Catalog {Part 2} Coats, Separates, Swimsuits & Hats
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Montgomery Ward 1947 Catalog {Part 2} Coats, Separates, Swimsuits & Hats

Montgomery Ward 1947 Catalog {Part 2} Coats, Separates, Swimsuits & Hats

Here’s the second video for this vintage 1947 Montgomery Ward Catalog. This time I’ll...

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Vintage Fashion Inspiration ~ 1947 Montgomery Ward Spring/Summer Catalog
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Vintage Fashion Inspiration ~ 1947 Montgomery Ward Spring/Summer Catalog

I’ve clearly been on a vintage catalog kick lately. This time I’m sharing a video of my Vintage 1947 Montgomery Ward catalog. For this...

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