This is a remarkable story about how Dr. Kate Strasdin came into possession of one of the most unique pieces of fashion documentation of Victorian England. What does it tell us about 19th-century clothing? Her book about this primary source, "The Dress Diary: Secrets From a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe," details the story of Anne Sykes and her efforts to remember the world around her through material cut from dresses, vests, and even slippers!