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Current Exhibit: Pull up a Chair

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:23:40 GMT

Pull up a Chair: A Collection of 60 Vintage Chairs

The Pull up a Chair exhibit featured seating arrangements for all ages from a playful hobby horse tri-cycle to a humble farm rocking chair. A joint venture with the Monmouth County Library, Eastern Branch, this exhibit is currently on display at the Shrewsbury Historical Society through July 1, 2023 . Here are photos of some of the "best seats" in the house.

Shrewsbury Historic District National Register Marker Dedication

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:09:28 GMT

Shrewsbury Historic District National Register Marker Dedication

The Shrewsbury Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The sites identified in the register are Allen House (c. 1710), Christ Church Shrewsbury (c.1769), and the Wardell House (c. 1764). A marker commemorating this achievement was installed in front of the Wardell House which is now part of the Shrewsbury Municipal Complex. Here are photos from the marker dedication on Sept. 10, 2021.

Wedding Dresses: Victorian Era to Current Times

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 22:04:54 GMT

Wedding Dresses:

Victorian Era to Current Times

This exhibit of wedding dresses takes you on a journey of fashion, from the Victorian Era, mid-19 ^th century (1837-1901); to the Edwardian Era, early 20 ^th century (1901-1910; to current times.

You will find delicate hand-embroidered tulle, intricate patterns of hand-tatted lace; then machine-made netting and lace, and ready-to wear gowns. The gowns reflect influences from World War I & II, the Jazz Age, and beyond.

There is a progression of styles from the rigid bone-corseted bodices of the early dresses to the progressively relaxed fit of modern dresses. The lines of fashion are often blurred. History tends to repeat itself. There are historical references in the design, such as the high banded collar of Victorian times, or the Empire style, made famous by Josephine Bonaparte, the 18 ^th century Empress of France.

A wedding dress is a reflection of the bride on a very important and emotional day. It is likely to be the most expensive dress she will ever wear. It might also become an heirloom for the girls in her family.

This exhibit represents many local women and families. We are grateful to the people who made gifts or loaned dresses and accessories .

The Wedding Dress exhibition was curated by

Robin Blair, GeeGee Blair, Don Burden, Judi Buncher*, Stylist and Garment Restorer

*Judi holds a Fine Arts degree from Georgian Court College and is founder of the Fibre Arts Guild at Allaire Village.

Exhibit Committee Support Crew

Mary Lea Burden, Mark Degenhart, Mike Forrest

Stuart Buncher, Marty Kowalski, Mike Jones

Consultants

Elizabeth McDermott, Ellen Jackson, Bernadette Rogoff

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Current Exhibit: Pull up a Chair

Pull up a Chair: A Collection of 60 Vintage Chairs

Shrewsbury Historic District National Register Marker Dedication

Shrewsbury Historic District National Register Marker Dedication

Wedding Dresses: Victorian Era to Current Times

Wedding Dresses:

Victorian Era to Current Times

The Trio of Edwardian-Era "Tea Dress Style"