Garment

19th Century dress

19th century everyday dress with brass hook fasteners on front of bodice. Z-twist spun yarn in a plaid pattern, possibly hand dyed with walnut and fustic. Hand stitched with integral pocket in a brown and white check pattern. Patching on elbow of right sleeve.

Year (or year range)
1855-1865
Approximate era
1851-1900

Gold Star Uniform

Gold Star uniform worn by Mrs. Vida Annie (Brown) Fellows Miller. She was the mother of Sgt. Winfred C. Fellows who died in Germany September 17, 1944. He was in the field artillery and saw service in France, Belgium and Germany.

Year (or year range)
1944
Approximate era
1926-1950