Afternoon tea honors local history
Published on Thu, Apr 9, 2009 by Beckye RandallRead More Communities
Marysville's fashionable "ladies of society"--local mothers, teachers, business women and retirees--took part in the Marysville Historical Society's Spring Tea on Sunday, March 29, at the Tulalip Resort Hotel.
Approximately 200 women and girls (and one or two brave men) attended the fundraising event, decked out in their best spring outfits, to support the Historical Society. More than two dozen hostesses set their tables with fine china, beautiful linens and centerpieces to accommodate the service of homemade baked items and catered sandwiches, tea and coffee.
A silent auction display lined the walls of the Tulalip Resort Hotel's Orca Ballroom and bidding was brisk on items ranging from luxurious spa baskets to gardening goodies.
Harpist Jyl Westbrook furnished musical accompaniment for the afternoon, and the Seattle Goodwill presented an entertaining vintage fashion show featuring wedding attire over the past century and more.
Mary Lewis, who manages the vintage clothing collection for Seattle Goodwill, provided an interesting commentary for each outfit, from an all-black dress from the 1870s, in which a woman could be fashionably "wed, bred and dead," to a spirited handmade 1970s ensemble that evoked the memory of barefoot weddings in the park.
Marysville's Joan Hemm, who was dressed in a striking early 20th century dress, won a people's choice award for best hat and best outfit.
Ken Cage, the society's president, served as Master of Ceremonies for the event, complete with top hat and formal attire. Event chairperson Autrey Steilling and other volunteers helped serve tea and coffee, and Rietta Costa headed the auction and raffle efforts.
Ticket sales and auction proceeds for the spring tea netted the nonprofit historical organization approximately $6,000.
"We're definitely doing it again next year," said Steilling. "We got very good input from people, and found a few things we can do better next time. But overall, everyone seemed really pleased with the event."
The Marysville Historical Society has approximately 150 members and dozens of active volunteers. The nonprofit organization, which currently operates from a "museum in waiting" at 1508-B Third Street in downtown Marysville, is conducting a capital campaign to build a permanent museum on property it owns near Jennings Park. Visit www.marysvillehistory.org for more information.
Approximately 200 women and girls (and one or two brave men) attended the fundraising event, decked out in their best spring outfits, to support the Historical Society. More than two dozen hostesses set their tables with fine china, beautiful linens and centerpieces to accommodate the service of homemade baked items and catered sandwiches, tea and coffee.
A silent auction display lined the walls of the Tulalip Resort Hotel's Orca Ballroom and bidding was brisk on items ranging from luxurious spa baskets to gardening goodies.
Harpist Jyl Westbrook furnished musical accompaniment for the afternoon, and the Seattle Goodwill presented an entertaining vintage fashion show featuring wedding attire over the past century and more.
Mary Lewis, who manages the vintage clothing collection for Seattle Goodwill, provided an interesting commentary for each outfit, from an all-black dress from the 1870s, in which a woman could be fashionably "wed, bred and dead," to a spirited handmade 1970s ensemble that evoked the memory of barefoot weddings in the park.
Marysville's Joan Hemm, who was dressed in a striking early 20th century dress, won a people's choice award for best hat and best outfit.
Ken Cage, the society's president, served as Master of Ceremonies for the event, complete with top hat and formal attire. Event chairperson Autrey Steilling and other volunteers helped serve tea and coffee, and Rietta Costa headed the auction and raffle efforts.
Ticket sales and auction proceeds for the spring tea netted the nonprofit historical organization approximately $6,000.
"We're definitely doing it again next year," said Steilling. "We got very good input from people, and found a few things we can do better next time. But overall, everyone seemed really pleased with the event."
The Marysville Historical Society has approximately 150 members and dozens of active volunteers. The nonprofit organization, which currently operates from a "museum in waiting" at 1508-B Third Street in downtown Marysville, is conducting a capital campaign to build a permanent museum on property it owns near Jennings Park. Visit www.marysvillehistory.org for more information.
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