
I found these shoes awhile back at a thrift store in good old Visalia-this thrift store to be exact. I am in love with all the detail-they seem to be very old, the heels have nails in them and I'd guess they are from the 1940's or 1950's. The weather isn't quite right for them yet, too rainy and cold. I've been searching for wardrobe inspiration-what to wear them with without looking too costumey??
It was during this search for inspiration that I stumbled upon this blog. Which re-introduced me to the library of congress flickr page . I've seen it before-many have posted about it-but I guess I saw it with new eyes! I've been on it for literally-gulp-a few hours over the past several days-digging through the amazing collection.
I've found so much inspiration-for work, for art, for life, for dress-just amazing. I want to share with you the four groups of photos I am absolutely astounded by at the moment.
The Belmont Farm for Girl's Photos:
(click on this photo to make it larger, the detail is amazing)
A farm school of sorts for women started in 1911-the photos from this place totally make me love overalls all over again! Read about the start of the school here and more here and here . The last article tells of a reception and dance held in Mrs. Belmont's honor and quotes a loving thank you written by the girls for her. I cannot even imagine how freeing this experience must have been for these women! How far we've come in such a short time.
I can imagine the work was very hard-but there is something so romantic about these photos and the idea of such a quaint farm. I imagine gathering flowers at the end of the day, sitting down for a simple supper with the others and resting on a cool porch during the evening.....
I know that's not reality-but a girl can dream, right?
More of these beautiful photos
here
and here
and here
I am so in love with the puffy sleeves, big straw hats, billowing layers-this is definitely going to inspire some outfits and happy moods at the very least.
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I will share the other photo groups over the next several days-have a great weekend!