"Dress" Lizzie Borden for her Acquittal Anniversary!

Today in History: Lizzie Borden was acquitted on June 20, 1893 of murdering her father and stepmother.

Lizzie Borden is alive and well these days with new movies, books and now some interesting new products!

I really like this idea! I used to love paper dolls, still do, and this is definitely unique.

Borden researcher Shelley Dziedzic of the Lizzie Borden Warps & Wefts blog has published a paper doll book based on Lizzie Borden! See more info on the Hollister Press book page  and sales page. 

The book contains 12 depictions of Lizzie's dresses, derived from descriptions in newspapers of the day as what Lizzie wore in 1892 and 1893 was as much a part of the story as what she did.

Most fitting for today is her "Acquittal Day" dress. (Shown is the Pansy Brooch dress.) 
 (Photos: Lizzie Borden Warps and Wefts, Hollister Press.)

The book includes details of the gowns and where they were worn as well. Of course, this almost seems too pretty and interesting to cut into! Price is $18.92 plus shipping.

You can also get the book at the Lizzie Borden B&B gift shop (the original murder house in Fall River, Mass. , the photo isn't up on the page yet), in addition to other books (like Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter.) 

Happy Cutting!