Old Fashions | Jewish Historical Society of Northern New Jersey

Fashion is a reflection of society’s culture, attitude and values as it evolves over time. Throughout our history, styles, trends, and fads have been influenced by the changing times. Below are some of JHSNJ's archived photos showing apparel worn in the past. Please contact us if you can identify the dates of these photos or if you can provide other specific information.

Paterson Fashion Show, Paterson New Jersey, 1949, Mrs. Argow, Mrs. Michaels, Mrs. Edwin Kaplan, Mrs. Wurzberg, Mrs. Corb, Mrs. Cord, Mrs. Wiseberg, Mrs. Ben Jaffe, Mrs. Turndorf, Mrs. Hochman, Mrs. Sandow, Mrs. Mann, Lola Roog, Milton Cord, Milton Corb, Mrs. Louis Jaffee, Mrs. Duban, Mrs. Dunkelman, Joan Gelade, Sue Klein, Mrs. Conrad Schwartz — B'nai B’rith Fashion Show held at Temple Emanuel, Paterson, 1949. Furs and hats appeared to be the in thing. See photo for identifications.

Northern New Jersey, young men, double-breasted suits, Martin (Buddy) Margolis, Milt Riger, Donald Tribucher, 2-story houses, laundry on the line — Looking dapper in their double-breasted suits are from L-r Martin (Buddy) Margolis, Milt Riger, and Donald Tribucher.

Allice Miller, Northern New Jersey, winter outerwear, Murry Miller Collection — Could this be Allice Miller decked out in her winter fur coat, gloves, and hat? (Photo is from the Allice & Murry Miller collection).

Northern New Jersey, little girl dresses, patent leather shoes — Who is that cute little girI posing in her patent leather shoes? (Photo is from the Ester & Sam Schwartz collection).

Passaic New Jersey, well-dressed couple in early automobile, horseless carriage, David & Elsie Rosenbaum collection — Unknown Passaic couple well-dressed for cruising. (Photo is from the David & Elsie Rosenbaum collection)..Can anybody I.D. the couple or the make of the horseless carriage?

Northern New Jersey, posed children's photo, big buttons, double-breasted military-style, knee socks, hats — Unidentified children posing for photo. Big buttons, knee socks, and hats appeared to be the style of the day.