Part 2 Blog of my visit to Marjorie Merriweather Post's Estate

[bluevelvetvintage]

Just got around to editing the rest of the photos from my visit to Hillwood Mansion. In my blog post I've included pix of the mansion interior and grounds, along with some other pieces of her wardrobe which are one display inside.

Have a look!
http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/vi...-marjorie-merriweather-posts-hillwood-estate/

 

[#JLC*]

I shared on FB. Wonderful pictures

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

Theresa, I enjoyed reading about your visit to Hillwood Mansion so much. I am reading "Ingenue To Icon: 70 Years of Fashion From the Collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post" right now and it's wonderful! I would love to visit Hillwood sometime, but for now, your blog will have to suffice! Good job!

 

[cmpollack]

I shared a link to your wonderful Post post too, Theresa!

A much needed day-brightener--thanks!

 

[Linn]

Theresa -

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience. The Cartier piece shown in your photos was the centerpiece of a Cartier retrospective I saw several years ago in San Fransisco at the Palace of the Legion of Honor. It is magnificient. Here it is a bit closer:

 

[cmpollack]

Ooh, thanks for sharing a better view of that beauty, Linn. Simply amazing (as the Cartier retrospective must have been... )

 

[bluevelvetvintage]

I shared on FB. Wonderful pictures

Thanks!

 

[bluevelvetvintage]

Theresa, I enjoyed reading about your visit to Hillwood Mansion so much. I am reading "Ingenue To Icon: 70 Years of Fashion From the Collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post" right now and it's wonderful! I would love to visit Hillwood sometime, but for now, your blog will have to suffice! Good job!

Thanks! I definitely want to get that book. I wish I had picked it up that day at the museum gift shop, but it was so crowded there and we were running late. But am looking forward to reading it.

 

[bluevelvetvintage]

I shared a link to your wonderful Post post too, Theresa!

A much needed day-brightener--thanks!

Thanks, Carrie!

 

[bluevelvetvintage]

Theresa -

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience. The Cartier piece shown in your photos was the centerpiece of a Cartier retrospective I saw several years ago in San Fransisco at the Palace of the Legion of Honor. It is magnificient. Here it is a bit closer:

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Thank you, Linn. And that photo of the Cartier emerald brooch that is in the portrait is beyond stunning. I read somewhere that it was one of Marjorie's favorite pieces. Not surprising.
On September 30 Hillwood Museum is putting on a garden party to debut Marjorie's fall/winter fashion collection before the exhibit opens to the public.
I so wish I could attend that event. It is bound to be a great time. If anyone gets to go, please report back!!
http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/whats/events-and-programs/member-events/ingenue-icon-fall-garden-party

 

[Midge]

Wonderful post - thanks so much for sharing!

 

[NovaFashions]

That was such a great read, thank you!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Fabulous...glad you got to see it all up close and personal! Thank you for treating us to all these photos, Theresa!

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

I would love to go to see this exhibit before it closes in December. I have a friend who has a house in Alexandria and she has given me the keys to go and stay.....Washington, DC is not that far away!!! You have inspired me, Theresa!

 

[bluevelvetvintage]

Glad you all liked it. And Bonnie, you should definitely go. And then show us the pix Would love to see the fall/winter wardrobe.