Milestones and Memories

...a woman
.....a life
.......a century

Let us introduce you to Elizabeth. Her life story is a blend of many women's stories from the past 100 years in rural Manitoba. She is not just one woman, but is many - your grandmother, your mother, your daughter, your niece, your sister, your friend, your wife - she is you!

What were you wearing...
...on your first day of school?
.....on graduation day?
.......when you first met that special someone?
.........the day you got married?

Clothing has always marked the important occasions in our lives, providing a tangible connection between past and future. We store our most cherished possessions in tissue, trunks, closets and drawers to later unpack a lifetime of memories. Share the last century through the clothes and eyes of a rural Manitoba woman, and remember.

To move around inside the virtual tours, click on the image and drag your mouse in the direction you want to go. To zoom in and out, place your mouse in the center of the image, then click and drag your mouse up or down. You'll notice that when you mouse over certain objects or locations, pop-up text appears. Click on these areas to move to the next scene on the tour, or open an informational card to find out more about the garment. Some cards even have a 360° view of the artifact! The 360° objects are large files, so be sure to close the window when you're finished viewing them. Enjoy!