A Touch of Past

12/09/2025

Celebrating Jane Austen birthday in Brighton UK and Northville MI

06/02/2019

Today I presented my talk about wedding gowns through the ages at Port Sanilac Michigan at Sanilac historical Museum in Village. The ladies started with a Victorian tea, followed by cupcakes (donated by a local hair salon), and outside a lady had a fabulous collection of vintage wedding images for display and some for sale. A beautiful program from beginning to end.

06/02/2019

Before entering the Church where the wedding dress exhibit that I set up, the women stopped for a cupcake and to look at old images that somebody set up for display and sale. Delightful day for these ladies.

01/11/2019

Come meet Beth Turza and hear her speak on women and children’s fashions of 1830 to 1860. She will have many examples from her collection for us to see. Tonight at 7:00 at the Wayne Historical Museum.

12/05/2013

It is the season to make or order a quilted hood!

06/21/2013

Sheer Civil War bonnet form

06/05/2013

06/05/2013

Sent this pretty dainty item to South Carolina on Monday!

06/02/2013

Watching bomb girls while working in a customer bonnet.

04/19/2013

18th Century Colonial Straw Hat. Top hat Green organdy lined , Reenactment, USA in Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Costumes, Reenactment, Theater, Reenactment & Theater | eBay

04/19/2013

I have listed some straw 18th century hat blanks as well as decorated hats on EBay. i will be listing some of my period clothing in the coming week as well as housewifs and winter bonnet.

18th Century Colonial Straw Hat. authentic low crown, Reenactment, Made USA in Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Costumes, Reenactment, Theater, Reenactment & Theater | eBay

04/06/2013

"Hey Beth!!! I just wanted to tell you that I opened my christmas gift the other night and I was stunned! That bonnet is so gorgeous! I can't believe how beautiful it turned out!"

"Just wanted to let you know the bonnet arrived today safe and sound, and it's absolutely beautiful! You've done a fantastic job copying the original. Thank you so much. I'll send you a photo of me wearing it with one of my dresses at an upcoming spring event."

" the bonnet arrived safely, and it is lovely. Thank you so much! If I get a chance I will email you a picture of it."