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Three Hundred Years Of Fashion


We want you to explore how the Cranford Historical Society put together an event that was truly a unique experience.

On April 28, 2001 we had a real treat thanks to the Cranford Historical Society. They presented "Three Hundred Years of Fashion" in one evening. This event benefited the Crane-Phillips House Museum which is one of our favorite places to visit.

They took the audience through the years with very informative presentations of the different styles of clothing we wore through different decades and wars.
It was an enjoyable time for young and old alike.

Colonial Elizabeth (19th Century)
Colonial Elizabeth (19th Century)

The presentations started with The Lenni Lenape Indians and ended with 70's, 80's, 90's and the finale Wedding Bells.

Many pieces of the clothing were authentic and many were very close reproductions.

The models evoked a real sense of the decade they were portraying which made you feel you really stepped back in time.

There was also a break in the show in which you could par-take in a wonderful table of desserts.

The Cranford Historical Society also had many raffles for wonderful baskets, trips etc...which made the evening a truly eventful experience.

George and Martha Washington
George and Martha Washington (1776 Revolutionary War)


Civil War
Civil War

Wedding Bells (1810)
Wedding Bells (1810)

Victorian (1890's)
1890's (Victorian)

Turn Of Century (Early 1900's)
Turn Of Century (Early 1900's)

World War II
World War II

The Crane-Phillips House museum is currently in it's 3rd phase of restoration to restore the interior. If you are interested in donating to this charming house museum please contact The Hanson House at 908-276-0082.

We had a wonderful evening and we are sure everyone that attended learned a little history while enjoying the night.


Happy Exploring!

1950's
1950's



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