Review of Period Fashions - 1864 and Beyond

AN EVENT ORGANIZED BY THE I.O.D.E. AND THE WATERMARK THEATRE, HOSTED BY ARNOLD SMITH.

     We had a great time at The Watermark Theatre on Saturday evening with our period fashion show.  

     The evening started with a vignette from the new Watermark Theatre play, "What to Wear to the Birth of a Nation".

     The fashion show was narrated and presented by myself.  The first period dress to be modeled was worn by Prince Edward Island's Lt. Governor's wife, Her Honour, Mrs. Frank Lewis.  During the show we saw many dresses and outfits made by myself and my sister Anita.  In addition to our fashions were the dresses created and modeled by many of the people who took the period costuming class (taught by A.B. White and myself) at my house last winter.  We ended the fashion show portion of the evening with Gracie Finley modeling a light yellow gown I made for my sister Vivian.

     The next item on the agenda was Intermission - an opportunity for those attending to see displays; mingle with models and see them up close; and to have tea and dessert served by the ladies of the I.O.D.E 

     The last item on the agenda was Period Dance - English and Scottish Dance and Quadrilles presented by the Beaconsfield Assembly Dancers.

     We had a great evening with a full theatre - thanks to all who participated.  
     Below are photos from the evening.

Historic Reproduction Clothing Fashion Show at Watermark Theatre

     The Watermark Theatre in conjunction with the I.O.D.E. are joining forces to present a fashion show from the past, featuring style from the 1860's to the turn of the century.      
     Arnold Smith with a group of ladies who have been working to create these fashions will model them at the Watermark Theatre in North Rustico.  There will also be a static display of vintage clothing too delicate to wear that will be on view at the Seniors Club just across the lawn where Tea and Sweat Bread will be served.  
     The Beaconsfield Assembly will be performing English Country Dance, Scottish Country Dance and Quadrilles.
     Please join us on Saturday, June 14th at 7pm.  Tickets are available from The Watermark Theatre (902) 969-3963 or Sandra McCormick (902) 892-3929 or any I.O.D.E. member.