WANDER/WONDER

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Her lightweight Skyway Luggage. Part of a set of four suitcases in her trousseau. Interior has three shirred pockets on the sides, 2 pockets inside lid, quilted taffeta lining, powder-proof, moisture proof, paquette pouch. Toothbrush holder and make-up mirror include in each case. 15 " Petite. No. 07...........$17.95.

WANDER/WONDER

We turned our backs on Chicago and headed outwards, we remembered that Missouri was only 400 miles away.

- Excerpt from the letter "To my daughter when she wonders..." August 19, 1957

My Girl

She stands before a map from The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places, published 1955 by Simon and Schuster (first published January 1st 1950). The book is from a collection of oddities saved by my mother. Model is Sophie Sawyers in Carolina Herrera. Hair by Jackson.

Attributes of the Executive, late 1970s

Effective Personality...Self-control. (Wom. Exec. Wkshp)

Opera Glasses

They enjoyed going to the Opera. A few days before, my mother read The Victor Book of the Opera, her guide to the great operas of the world.

Place de la Concorde

We shared a love for France. Element from one of the many handkerchiefs, most of which were monogrammed with her initials.

In Vogue

Packaging element from a 1950s Vogue pattern. Fair to say the style at that time was tight bodices that gave way to small waists and full skirts. Her bridesmaids wore emerald green satin dresses, much like the dress illustrated here.