The Forties still live

Last night was the annual Gala for the Ruth Bancroft Garden, so that’s where we were.

The Garden looks better all the time.  Charlotte Bloom continues to commute from Chicago every couple of months for a few days of applying her genius touch, Andrew and Brian handle the day to day care and feeding of the world class collection of succulents.  Rye runs the joint. If you haven’t been there, and you like plants, you have missed a rare treat.

This year is the fortieth anniversary for the Garden, so the theme last night was the 1940’s.  The decor in the dining tent was spectacular–old photos, movie posters, even a perfect sailor suit from WWII.

What I’m here to show, though, are the clothes that people found.  It was an incredible evening for some very old couture, and I want to share it with you.

Dick Ingram in his genuine Army uniform
Lois with a vintage purse and scarf
Why did hats like this go out of style? I think it’s perfect.
I want this suit.
Charlotte in another wonderful hat with veil.
Marilyn Hughes in a dress her mother’s sister had. Still stylish.
Nina Bancroft Dickerson in vintage shoes and bobby sox.
Nina in her GRANDMOTHER’s blouse. Her mother is 104. How old is this blouse? I thought it was smashing.
Gretchen in all vintage.
Her father bought this dress for her mother in Sak’s Fifth Avenue in New York in the 50″s.
Kathy Bancroft Hidalgo in a vintage hat.
Olga Jane Rottermund in all vintage, courtesy of the thrift shop.
Casual wear from the 40’s. I still like this look.
The cloche hat will always be in style for these two.

If you click on the first photo, you’ll see everything nice and large on your screen, and be able to read the captions.

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