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Volunteers at the historic Hinkly House in Luverne have been playing dress-up with the wardrobes of the Hinkly family members.
On Thursday, Sept. 24, vintage clothing items from the 1800s and 1900s were dusted off and displayed at a “Style and Trunk Show.”
It was the second year for the event, which attracted dozens of people to the Victorian period home on North Freeman Avenue.
“The clothing tells the story of the people,” said Shirley Harrison in a 2014 Star Herald interview. “It’s part of the house, it’s part of the family and it’s part of the history.”
Harrison, Janet Burger and Diane Jauert sorted through the Hinkly family clothing and again recruited models for the 2015 event.
R.B. Hinkly, a successful businessman, inventor and entrepreneur, served as mayor of Luverne and was active in civic affairs.
All of the Hinkly family members were well-educated and they dressed the part, often importing their fabrics and outfits.
In the Hinkly House closets are mink stoles, lace-trimmed silk and hand-stitched seams, all telling a story of high society.
The styles span decades from 1880 to 1920 when little boys wore sailor outfits and women’s skirts had dust ruffles.
The 2014 trunk show provided a glimpse into everyday living by showing what the Hinkly family members wore for work or everyday.
Last week’s event centered on evening wear, which was displayed on hangers throughout the house and on live models who volunteered to wear items that fit.
Hinkly House tours can be scheduled by calling the Chamber Office, 283-4061.