What's in Style? C. 1890

Today, fashion changes constantly. But what was it like for the people that lived in Buffalo Grove over 100 years ago? The people of Buffalo Grove were always fashionable, keeping up on the latest trends from the big cities. Explore fashion trends from Buffalo Grove between 1850 and 1920, including everything from wedding dresses to undergarments.

You will learn about fashion in this exhibit by examining historic clothing and photographs in the Raupp Museum collection. This exhibit has six parts: learning about where people shopped for clothing, how clothes were made, men's fashion, women's fashion, hats, and undergarments.

Start exploring by clicking a topic on the right.