Putnam History Museum

The Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School in Cold Spring, NY will use grant funds to repair and conserve an afternoon visiting dress made in 1900. A delicate, two-piece silk and lace summer ensemble worn in the Gilded Age, this dress in an outstanding example of Art Nouveau fashion at its peak and reflects the social life of the upper class of the era. Part of one of the most significant costume collections in the state, this dress, once conserved, will be part of an extensive exhibit planned for 2011 titled, A Summer Afternoon, providing insight into the material culture and history at the turn of the 20th century.