Cornelia Pinchot's Evening Gown by olivetreeann

Cornelia Pinchot's Evening Gown

This shot was taken back in June when Rachel and Joan visited. We had gone to Grey Towers, the home of Gifford and Cornelia Pinchot. Pinchot was governor of Pennsylvania twice and his stylish wife played her role of first lady well. But apparently she was also quite down-to-earth doing all her own gardening and designing numerous things around the property. There was an exhibit of some of her clothing going on when we visited and the saying on the wall here caught my eye. You can also see an image of Cornelia in the background. This image came to mind when I finally sat down to upload a shot for today's word- outfit. I'm sure there was a classy hat to match this hand-stitched silk gown. And of course the outfit would be topped off with silk gloves and a nice string of pearls!
I love this Ann, fabulous image, presentation and story. That sign should be posted all over the Middle east and Afghanistan!
October 11th, 2024  
Fabulous sign!
October 11th, 2024  
I slept thought the northern lights last night. DId they get any in your area?
October 11th, 2024  
I like what's written there next to the dress. Wonderful framing.
October 11th, 2024  
Fabulous presentation
October 11th, 2024  
You chose the perfect way to present this photo.
October 11th, 2024  
I guess we don’t wait for them to ‘let us’. It’s an uphill battle but if we waited for permission we would never get there.
October 11th, 2024  
Looks great.
October 11th, 2024  
Oh I love fashion exhibitions. What pretty colours in this dress. Love the quote!
October 11th, 2024  
How lovely.
October 11th, 2024  
I like the saying. Of course, Ms. Pinchot would have had a handsome coat and hat to go out.
October 11th, 2024  
Excellent, and I like the narrative
October 12th, 2024  
@joansmor No, unfortunately we were not far enough north.

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Thank you Diana, Kathy, Joan, Dione, Renee, Katy, Joanne, Marilyn, Dorothy, Issi, Kathy, and Rick!
October 12th, 2024  
@ludwigsdiana True- but it would take more than a quote- a whole paradigm has to be shifted and that takes about 4 to 5 generations I'm told.
October 12th, 2024  
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