Happily Ever Historical

02/09/2025

Oh my!!! 😍😍😍

View our current auction and future lots. Established in 2003, Kerry Taylor is the world’s leading auction house specialising in vintage fashion, fine antique costume and textiles.

01/07/2025

Untapped resource for mid-19th century fabric prints…the MET! I just LOVE this one.

You must join the virtual exhibition queue when you arrive. If capacity has been reached for the day, the queue will close early.

01/12/2024

Oh! How beautiful!!!! 😍

12/17/2023

Why yes…yes I DO need these! 😍

12/14/2023

Oh! White Christmas is the movie I grew up watching at Christmas time. I love it so! To see the Edith Head costumes up close, too! 😍

The Durham, in partnership with the Rosemary Clooney House Museum and collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host White Christmas: Th e Exhibition during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season. See film costumes created by legendary designer Edith Head, props, sheet music and mo...

12/07/2023

Hello 1860s love!

11/13/2023

I’m enjoying the always fascinating Bloshka page. Mica overlays for portraits…what a great new rabbit hole to go down! 🤓

10/25/2023

Well, isn’t this exciting! A trimmings catalog…so they could just BUY it and not make it by hand. I never knew! 🤓

09/09/2023

This clothing museum is a gem! If you are ever in the Manhattan, Kansas area, call ahead and schedule an appointment for an AMAZING deep dive into historical clothing! I have, and I loved every single moment! 😍

The HCTM is proud to present our online database that can be accessed via this link: https://kstatehctm.catalogaccess.com/home

From here, you can browse the museum’s vast collection of antique clothing, photos, books and more. Feel free to explore and discover a hidden gem or three! We have something for everyone, ranging from the Byzantine empire to the 1960s to contemporary! This online database can be used as a historical resource, or you can look through it just for fun! We hope you enjoy all we have to offer currently, as more items are being added all the time! If you have a question about something in our holdings or want to see it in person don't be afraid to contact us and schedule a tour! Happy browsing!

09/09/2023

The caps pattern book looks fantastic! And I’m all for the artists keeping more of their money. Use her link! 😎

09/08/2023

Oh, I do LOVE the 1840s! 😍