Blaine County Museum's clothing exhibit connects local ranch wife to events of past
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Olive Robinson lived most of her adult life on the Anchor Ranch in the Missouri Breaks and Bear Paw Mountains. When she moved from the ranch she donated several dresses to the Blaine County Museum. The dresses are currently displayed as part of a 'seasonal' display of period clothing at the museum. The dress on the left was purchased in Miles City for Olive's junior prom.
Several years ago Jude Sheppard, Blaine County Museum's Director/Curator, wanted a way to exhibit some of the numerous items of period clothing donated by local families. In 2006, with help from a grant to the museum, she was able to reconfigure a space to be used for clothing exhibits. Sheppard said, "I like to have clothing that reflects the current season. I'll change the current exhibit to winter-themed clothing as winter approaches."
The current exhibit showcases five formal dresses among several dresses donated by Olive Robinson. The dresses, displayed on manikins, are arranged to co...
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