The Forsyth House continued its mission to preserve world history on Aug. 12, as the house opened its doors to a young local who presented on the historic fashions of the early 1900s.

2023 dress show - presentation

Kezia Lemke show off a wardrobe of 1900s-1920s fashion at the Forsyth House on Saturday, August 12, all of which was handcrafted by Lemke.

Kezia Lemke, a homeschooled 17 year old who resides in the Money Creek area, gave a talk at the historic Forsyth House in Houston. The presentation was an educational exploration into the popular Edwardian fashions of the early 19th century, an era appropriately named to signify the window of time the British were ruled by monarch Edward VII (1901-1010).

2023 dress show - Kezia & Mary Lemke

Following the presentation, Kezia Lemke posed sweetly with her mom, Mary Lemke.
2023 dress show - presentation room

Young resident from Money Creek educates on early 19th century fashion at the historic Forsyth House in Houston.
2023 dress show - corset

In the early 1900s, the most popular item for women came in the form of a corset, not dissimilar to the one seen here.
2023 dress show - handmade suit

This suit, see her modeled by Kezia, is entirely handmade.
2023 dress show - 19th century boot

In addition to hand-stitched clothing, Kezia Lemke also displayed some historic footwear.
  

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