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Join us as we explore items in our collections both on and off display. Every other week we will feature a new-old item and share its story. We’re honored to be the repository for such wonderful Brewster treasures and thank our generous donors past and present for entrusting them to our care.
Vintage women's swim wear
In the upstairs East Gallery is a display of a Victorian woman’s swim suit. Compared with today’s beach fashions it looks hopelessly hot and heavy. To see what women had to endure to enjoy a refreshing day at the beach!
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One of a pair measuring approximately 3.5 “, similar to an average deck of cards
These shoes, also known as lotus shoes, were made during the late 19th century for a Chinese woman with bound feet.
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