Unlock the Secrets of Hatpin Defense at This Dazzling Historical Fashion Show!

January has arrived, and so has the spectacular Second Saturday Social at the Baugh House! SIP on delightful teas and NIBBLE on mouth-watering chocolates, crumpets, and cucumber sandwiches. But HOLD UP! Don't miss your chance for a prime spot at the ever-fascinating Historical Fashion Show!

Prepare to be amazed as the "Days Gone By" group dazzles with their early 20th Century fashions, resplendent with Gibson Girl charm. Watch as these fashionistas glide gracefully, donning huge hats decorated with ribbons, lace, and feathers galore. Their costumes, direct from the past, come with unseen corsets and unmissable bustles.

Engage with the experts as they stroll by, offering insights into the history and functionality of their garments. Curious about that extra-long hatpin? Learn how it doubled as a tool for securing hats and defending against rude "mashers."

Back in the day, fearless women facing unwanted advances wielded their hatpins with purpose. Yet, as the fight for safety and autonomy grew, hatpins attracted controversy, leading to proposed regulations on their length. Crazy, right?

As time marched on, new laws targeted the harrassers, but old-fashioned views about women being "too pretty" to stroll solo persisted. Fast forward a decade; the nation’s focus shifted thanks to World War I, and by the Flapper Era, hatpins vanished alongside the towering hairstyles. WHAT a whirlwind of fashion evolution!

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