This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Kate Strasdin, author and honorary deputy curator at the Totnes Fashion and Textile Museum. 

In this episode, Kate examines her upcoming book - inspired by The Dress Diary of Anne Sykes. This is a brilliant look into one of the rarer artifacts Kate has uncovered - a dress diary featuring fabric swatches from the 1800s. These types of diaries are so rare - and hard to find intact - that Kate believes there are only one or two in the United States.

Maureen and Kate talk about the importance of diaries like this, and how she’ll be covering this story all in her new book entitled The Dress Diary of Mrs. Anne Sykes and how this diary has given immense clues into Victorian fashion.

I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations. 

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