Discovering a Silk Velvet Regency Gown (or the Venus de Milo Dress)

How can you tell how old a dress is? Have you ever been to Taft, California? Probably not. Downtown Taft spans about two blocks at most and has one landmark worth noticing: an old Fox theater. Hamburger stands are the best choices for dinner fare. But you can’t beat Sno White’s fries and a good …