Estate Sale Goddess

The Discerning Collector: The Collection of Lady Evelyn
2026-04-25 09:00 - 2026-04-26 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lady Evelyn, 8009 S Phillips, Chicago, 60617, United States
Professor, Artist, Bauhaus, Designer: Robert D Erickson & Bon Vivant Cathline Erickson

JUNE 28TH & 29TH, 2025
5624 S. DORCHESTER
Lets journey together into the heart, mind and soul of Hyde Park Chicago's beloved Ericksons! *Photos & Updates Nightly!
His name? Robert Donald Erickson. Occupation? University of Chicago Professor and beloved teacher at the Laboratory School of Chicago. Remember your favorite teacher? I bet you can blurt out his/her name without thinking. Heck its probably one of your password answers; "what was the name of your favorite teacher?" That teacher may have opened your eyes to music, the arts, medicine, public speaking, design, architecture... Set you onto a path of discovery. For many students in Hyde Park Chicago, it was Professor Erickson.
"I needed to gain some music credit by taking a class, 'Understanding the Arts,' taught by Mr. Erickson. He was one of the nicest kindest and most giving teachers there! ~William Vandervoort
"He was one of my late brothers teachers at Lab. My brother idolized him." ~Anne-Marie Nicol
"He was SPECTACULAR teacher. I stand by my words. He was a SUPERB teacher." ~ Deborah Kovacs

"Mr Erickson was adored because of his kindness and patience." ~Laurie Fowler
"He was responsible for my lifelong love of art in various forms. Mr Erickson was remarkable and made his students feel valued and important!" ~Ellen McGeady
"I took a photography class with him in high school. The lessons in composition and lighting, I still use today."~ Kevin Spicer
As you can see, Professor Erickson's students remember him well!
From student of the Art Institute of Chicago, to prolific photographer, painter, musician, furniture designer, jewelry maker, toy creator: Professor Erickson was a true visionary in motion!
Stay close as we take the journey together, and view his collections he held close to his heart. Through this catalogue, we can see what impacted and what inspired Professor Erickson, who his friends were, and his passion for art, music and design!
JOIN US FOR AN INSTAGRAM LIVE!

Join us on Instagram Wednesday, June 18th at NOON, as YOUR Estate Sale Goddess takes questions about the historic estate of Professor Erickson and Bon Vivant, wife Cathline Erickson!
You'll have an opportunity to see Cathline Ericksons early collection of 1830's to 1890's Victorian and Edwardian Womens fashions, along with 20's FLAPPER, 30's, 40, 60, and 70's fashion!
Marvel at the designs created to give women the illusion of the "S" curve. No BBL's necessary, just add a bustle! We noticed "whalebone" was made into the bodice of the dress to again give the illusion of a smaller waist and hold everything together. Mainly to help sculpt the body. A sort of shapewear if you will. Its said by historians (Any knowledgeable collectors out there? Please chime in on the IG LIVE!) that:

The whalebone would mold to the body once snapped, hooked, ribboned and fashioned into place. Basically warmed up.
Whalebone was hunted during that period, almost to extinction. Sound familiar? Underwire. IYKYK.
The keratine in the whalebone resembles a fingernail.
Fun Fact! Men wore corsets too!

Of course thankfully styles change. But we'd be remiss not to acknowledge the workmanship that went into crafting these REMARKABLE 135 year old works of art. Some hand embroidered. Some early machine made, yet elaborate examples of floral lace.
The example shown offers a high neck, "leg of mutton" sleeves that end in a frill and a flounce. Gosh I LOVE ANTIQUE fashion! Shall I continue? Okay, quickly.
The SKIRT! Its "high Low" design with an emphasis on the "fall" on your derrière. (High low fashion came back a decade or so ago. Remember?)
We chose not to wash or iron these precious garments, and present as is. Its hook and eye on the back. Ivory satin and silk chiffon. I believe this one is a silk moire. (Mama, RIH, I remembered our textile talks.) Underneath is a pleated starched satin and a silk organza. Its what gives this garment its "swoosh."

There's also Edwardian menswear. SHIRTS in packaging! COLLARS! White tie! Makers mark and sizes inside ALL antique clothing.

AUDIOPHILES! LISTEN UP!

YOUR Estate Sale Goddess looks forward to speaking with and sharing what's coming up in BEYOND THE LECTURE HALL. The summer fun estate sale of the year! See you there!

1st Estate Sale Goddess Event? REMEMBER!

NO ADVANCE PRICES. We get pretty busy preparing for you!
PLEASE DO NOT: RING, TEXT OR SLIDE INTO OUR DM FOR PRICES.
NO RSVP.
NO TICKETS.
NO SIGN-UP SHEET.
COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY.
NO CHILDREN WILL BE ADMITTED!
FIRST COME. FIRST SERVED. Please line up behind the blue line.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. APPLE PAY. TAP.
NO CASH ACCEPTED.
NO REFUNDS, RETURNS OR EXCHANGES.
BRING YOUR OWN HELP TO REMOVE LARGE FURNITURE.
ALL PURCHASES MUST BE REMOVED ON LAST DAY OF SALE BY 1:30P! ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.
HELP ESTATE SALE GODDESS STAY GREEN! BRING YOUR OWN BAGS.
ADDRESS 5624 S DORCHESTER CHICAGO, IL 60637
REMEMBER! This is an ESTATE SALE GODDESS event. While shopping, YOU estate sale Gods & Goddesses, are expected to MAKE NEW FRIENDS, SHARE HAPPINESS, LAUGH OUT LOUD, VIBE & JUST BE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SELVES. Now get in here and UPCYCLE to your hearts content!

What to expect

Vintage Glass Insulators
Vintage Ball Jars
MCM Danish
Royal Copenhagen
Vintage Lenox
Wilcox & Gibbs
Blue Willow
Johnson Brothers
Vintage Clothing
Vintage Yearbooks
Early Vintage 1920's
Mens Vintage 1920's
Vintage Lace 1890's
Vintage Books
Perfume Bottles
Antique Books
Art Supplies
Vintage Fur Coats
1940's Dresses
Vinyl Jazz
Vinyl Classical
45's R&B
Vinyl Opera
Alto Alvar Tables
70's Rock
BQQKS BQQKS BQQKS

Vintage Pottery
Mid Century Modern
Bauhaus Posters
Vintage Textiles
Vintage Linens
Charlie Brown
Disney
Steiff Bears
Cypress Knees
Red Wing
Antique Buttons
Vintage Marbles
Vintage Stockings
ERICKSON Artwork
ERICKSON Children's Book
Vintage Ephemera
Chicago Ephemera
Hollywood Ephemera
Hyde Park Ephemera
Designer Clothing
Vintage Hats
Mens 1890 Collars
80's Rock
Psychedelic Soul
Mens 1890 Shirts
Classical
45's

Vintage Toys
Vintage Games
Vintage Crystal
Vintage Art Glass
Vintage Dishware
Vintage Christmas
Vintage Stamps
Vintage MCM Lighting
Vintage Lighting
Vintage Sewing Notions
Vintage Cookbooks
Vintage Dolls
Vintage Christmas
Audio Equipment
Musical Instruments
Trumpets
Flutes
Vintage Cameras
Mid Century Modern
Antique Barristers
Antique Bookcases
Asian Antiques
Sports Ephemera
Musical Ephemera
Antique Cabinets
French Twin Beds

Estate Sale Begins on June 28th @ 9:00 am
Join us for an Instagram Live Stream on Wednesday, June 18th @ Noon
YOUR Estate Sale Goddess will take questions about the historic estate of Professor Erickson and Bon Vivant, wife Cathline Erickson during the Instagram Live event!
ADDRESS ALWAYS RELEASED ON THIS PAGE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE SALE.

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