More than 2,000 pieces of clothing are included in the Young family collection - pieces shown on this page date from the 1890s. Annette Young inherited these pieces, which were worn by her mother and aunts, and donated them to the museum she founded to preserve Locust Grove, Locust Lawn, and her family's collections.
Bodice c.1890. Blue and white very fine check.
LL-2258
Bodice, 1890's. Dark blue taffeta with black dots.
LG-C-0059
Bodice, c. 1890s. Black, silk with inwoven stripes, high collar with black lace around it, applied black lace and bows on front.
LL-1241
Bodice. Early 1890s. White cotton with a tiny floral design throughout in brown.
LL-3327
Two piece ball gown, circa 1890. Ivory striped silk embroidered with pink, yellow, green and blue sprays of flowers.
LG-C-0026
Two piece gown, late 1890's. Pale yellow taffeta with a black stripe pattern. Labeled "A.F. James - Hautes Nouveautes: 13 West 30th Street - New York."
LG-C-0042
Dress. American, c. 1890. Bodice and skirt. Paisley pattern in purple, grey, and white, with purple velvet trim.
LL-0503
Coat c. late 1890s. Brown silk fabric. Edged in lace at collar and cuffs. Light green silk lining. Label: A. F. James Hautes Nouveautes 4 West 37 ST. New York.
LG-C-0224