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We love looking through pictures from the Camron-S

We love looking through pictures from the Camron-Stanford House’s restoration period and finding gems like this one, of a former board member (Wayne Mathes) and Restoration Assistant (James Arce) working on perfecting the interior aesthetics of the house in the 1970s.

#restoration #preservation #historichouse #museum #oaklandhistory

It’s #fashionfriday once more! What do you think

It’s #fashionfriday once more! What do you think about this outfit? Would you rock this frock? We appreciate the details of the skirt and bodice!

#victoriana #history #museum #historichouse #museumcollection #fashion

We are almost fully booked for our Virtual History

We are almost fully booked for our Virtual History Hour on March 4th! Claim your spot before registration is full! (Link to events page in bio)

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Why We Wear, What We Wear: A Social History of Clothing in Victorian London, with presenter Juliana Gual (Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild)

Have you ever stopped to think about why we wear the things that we wear? What if we told you that some of the things you wear every day have been influenced by the way we thought about clothing and class in the 19th century?

Join our lecture to learn more about how social structures influenced who wore what in Victorian London, and how the evolution of clothing in the 19th century continues to influence our ideas about clothing and fashion today.

#fashion #fashionhistory #costumehistory #history #victoriana #museum #historichouse

One of our favorite parts of working on the “Fra

One of our favorite parts of working on the “Franklina C. Gray: The Grand Tour” book and exhibit was uncovering the love story between Franklina and her fiancé William. While Franklina was on her Grand Tour, she and William kept in touch via many letters. William must have been missing Franklina something fierce, as he went out on a limb and asked for her to send him a photograph of herself with her hair down in the style of Ophelia. Franklina obliged her love, and responded--

"Your request about the likeness puzzled me a little. But then a likeness in the style of Ophelia with the motto 'I’m mad, I’m mad'!! I have at Mentone no low necked dress. So you see my love, fulfilling your entire request was impossible. But, I did my best! I donned a lovely white muslin, let down my mane & had the picture took! You must take the will to the deed” (Letter, February 4, 1877)

Interested in learning more about Franklina and her adventures abroad? The book, “Franklina C. Gray: The Grand Tour” is available for purchase on our website. We are also excited to invite you to explore Franklina’s story in a new online exhibit coming soon! Keep an eye out for more info!

(Photo 1: Franklina with her hair down for William Bartlett, 1877. Camron-Stanford House Collection; Image 2: “Ophelia” Arthur Hughes, 1865.; Image 3: “Ophelia” John Everett Millais, 1851.)

#victoriana #history #historichouse #museumcollection #museum #lovestory

Ready to say “I do” in 2022? We can’t wait

Ready to say “I do” in 2022?

We can’t wait for the return of weddings at Camron-Stanford House! Our 2022 wedding calendar opens for booking on March 1! Get in touch to learn more or to schedule an in-person or virtual tour!

📸: Encarnacion Photography

#oaklandweddings #eastbayweddings #bayareaweddings #weddingvenue #historichouse

Happy Valentine’s Day from Camron-Stanford House

Happy Valentine’s Day from Camron-Stanford House! Download + print our free ephemera pack, created using images from our own collection, and make your own Victorian Valentine’s Day cards today! This DIY project is great for kids and adults!

💞Directions for this Valentine’s Day DIY project can be found in our bio.

#valentines #diy #victoriana #history #historichouse #museum

For today’s #FashionFriday we bring you this por

For today’s #FashionFriday we bring you this portrait from an album belonging to our own Franklina C. Gray. From the hat to the cameo pendant choker, and the collar, we appreciate the accessories that complete this outfit!

#fashion #victoriana #fashionhistory #museumcollection #historichouse

Did you know that the Camron-Stanford House underw

Did you know that the Camron-Stanford House underwent a massive restoration in the 1970s? Visit our online restoration gallery to see images and learn more about how the community came together to save this important piece of Oakland’s history. (Link in bio)

#oakland #oaklandhistory #thisplacematters #restoration #preservation #historichouse #museum

Just one more week until Valentine’s Day! Spend

Just one more week until Valentine’s Day! Spend some time getting crafty with our Victorian Valentine’s DIY project! Click the link in our bio to find the link to the project, complete with a downloadable ephemera pack to help inspire your creativity! Don’t forget to show us your finished creations before you mail them off to your sweetheart!

#valentine #valentinesday #diy #museumathome #victoriana #historichouse

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