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At the turn of the century costumes like these with their long, full skirts and plumed hats were worn by Toronto socialites when they called on the Ca(...)
At the turn of the century costumes like these with their long, full skirts and plumed hats were worn by Toronto socialites when they called on the Ca(...)

At the turn of the century costumes like these with their long, full skirts and plumed hats were worn by Toronto socialites when they called on the Ca(...)

Date11/7/1946
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Original Toronto Star caption: At the turn of the century costumes like these with their long; full skirts and plumed hats were worn by Toronto socialites when they called on the Cawthra family. Mrs. Cawthra-Elliot wants to keep her house for her married daughter's use.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0006669F
      Barbara and Audrey fellowes, Ottawa socialites, were snapped together during the most exciting garden party Canada has ever held. The King cut and sampled his birthday cake
      Barbara and Audrey fellowes, Ottawa socialites, were snapped together during the most exciting garden party Canada has ever held. The King cut and sampled his birthday cake
      Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
      5/22/1939
      Dominick Dunne novel is based on famous New York socialite's murder
      Dominick Dunne novel is based on famous New York socialite's murder
      Stawicki, Andrew
      5/20/1986
      Stage Buddies: Old pals Rosemary Dunsmore, left, and Flona Reid play a pair of tippling socialites in Canadian Stage's revival of Noel Coward's Fallen Angels
      Stage Buddies: Old pals Rosemary Dunsmore, left, and Flona Reid play a pair of tippling socialites in Canadian Stage's revival of Noel Coward's Fallen Angels
      Dunsmore, Rosemary, 1953-
      11/12/1992
      Meet me at the fountain has long been a familiar expression of CNE visitors even from the time when straw hats were popular as they were when this photo was taken
      Meet me at the fountain has long been a familiar expression of CNE visitors even from the time when straw hats were popular as they were when this photo was taken
      Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
      n.d.
      Decked out in 19th-century costumes, Camerata is preparing for a full summer of playing music at Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Group is made u(...)
      Decked out in 19th-century costumes, Camerata is preparing for a full summer of playing music at Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Group is made u(...)
      Camerata (Musical group)
      6/18/1974
      Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
      Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
      Combs, Erin
      1/10/1989
      Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts
      Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts
      Bryant, George
      3/29/1988
      The bride and all members of the wedding party wore 18th century costumes when Janis Dart married Leonard Bargent in Islington United Church Last nigh(...)
      The bride and all members of the wedding party wore 18th century costumes when Janis Dart married Leonard Bargent in Islington United Church Last nigh(...)
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      6/15/1972
      Pillbox hat worn on the back of the head is a favorite with Queen Elizabeth, she must wear hats that reveal her face to the crowds while she is on view to the public
      Pillbox hat worn on the back of the head is a favorite with Queen Elizabeth, she must wear hats that reveal her face to the crowds while she is on view to the public
      Anne, Princess Royal, daughter of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1950-
      6/27/1973
      Chanel suit: Left, jackets and skirts were cut close to the body, giving them a sexy, chic look that was classical yet modern
      Chanel suit: Left, jackets and skirts were cut close to the body, giving them a sexy, chic look that was classical yet modern
      Combs, Erin
      4/3/1986
      Vanessa Harwood: The dancer, who is leaving the National Ballet after 22 years, remembers wearing a hairpiece with a velvet hairband, mini skirts and gogo boots when she joined the company at age 17
      Vanessa Harwood: The dancer, who is leaving the National Ballet after 22 years, remembers wearing a hairpiece with a velvet hairband, mini skirts and gogo boots when she joined the company at age 17
      Harwood, Vanessa
      1/30/1987
      Period costumes worn by Sally Lester (left), 22, and Dorothy Campbell, 20, added to the antique atmosphere last night as they sat in candle light at a(...)
      Period costumes worn by Sally Lester (left), 22, and Dorothy Campbell, 20, added to the antique atmosphere last night as they sat in candle light at a(...)
      Griffin, Doug
      12/28/1967