Sometimes there is a crystallization, a special synergy in one’s life of work, art, inspiration, friendship, collaboration, beauty, and possibilities…that was Spring 2022 for our CFT team at Hillwood. The spring of 2022 was a dream come true for Caring for Textiles—spending our days at Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Hillwood Estate preparing 40 of Princess Grace’s […]
A Blushing 1920’s Bride
Written by: Kaitlyn Munro This darling wedding ensemble was worn by Louise Whitney Whitehurst at her wedding to Walter Leon Stafford in Norfolk, Virginia May 30, 1928. With a matching cloche and art deco style purse. Louise must have been quite a charming bride on her special day. A very practical dress like this was […]
