Northern New Jersey Chapter
Monthly Program
Victorian Society in America
Northern New Jersey Chapter
VSA-NNJ meets monthly from September to June for lectures and events
related to 19th Century history, usually on the third Monday of the month.
Our 2025-2026 season is starting.
This is the 50th Anniversary of our chapter!
Design & Designers:
The History of American Department Stores
presented by Robbie Amodeo
Monday, September15, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Montclair Women's Club,
82 Union Street, Montclair NJ
This venue is handicap accessible. Parking is available behind the building
and on the street. Light refreshments, coffee and tea will be served.
The program is free for members, and $10 for guests.
Join designer & stylist Robbie Amodeo for interesting insights into the worlds of fashion, costume and more! Inspired by the book he is writing – The Romance of Retail – Robbie Amodeo’s lecture covers a fascinating look into the glamorous heyday of department stores and how they evolved since the 1800’s, including the “firsts” in America and how the American Midwest was as relevant to the burgeoning retail as cities such as NYC and Philadelphia. Throughout the talk, enjoy the photos and vintage pieces that Robbie will highlight.
Robbie Amodeo works on Broadway, Television and Film and
presents Historical Fashion, Art & Culture shows throughout NJ.
His series is called "The Past Has Just Begun"
For more information, please contact
973-886-9956
Visit us online at www.vsa-nnj.com
