Okay, I’m (mostly) packed — it only took four hours! Unfortunately the red & white stripey early bustle dress is getting ditched. I ran out of room in the suitcase for things like modern clothes, jammies, etc. Taking out the red & white dress meant I could also take out the bustle, huge petticoat, and matching shoes. Also, I realized that all the pleating and ruches were going to get crushed in my suitcase. So that meant I had room for my 1909 afternoon dress. Whew! I THINK I’m ready to go…