Dressing Louisa: 19th Century Fashion at Ximenez-Fatio House

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion is on view throughout the former boarding house rooms at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum in St. Augustine, Florida until May 14th.

Clothing that Louisa Fatio (1797-1875) would have worn during each decade of the 1800s is on view in each room of this historic house. Louisa Fatio is the last owner of the former boarding house, from 1851-1875. She was born Luisa Phelipa Patricia Fatio on March 17, 1797, in St. Johns County, Spanish Florida. In 1851, at 54, she came to Mrs. Anderson’s to work as the boarding house manager. In 1855, she purchased the building and property from Mrs. Anderson for $3,000.

Louisa added a second story to the house’s west wing for an additional four rooms to rent. Louisa passed away in the house in 1875 at the age of 78.

Tours are available between 10 AM and 5 PM Monday-Saturday. RSVP: ximenezfatiohouse.org