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Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops

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Posted in 1880s, Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Millinery

1880s era straw bonnet

This 1880s era straw bonnet was created as a silent auction donation item for the 2014 Costume Society of America’s Southeastern regional conference in Richmond, Virginia. It is trimmed in 100% silk taffeta, lace, and ribbon. The interior is fully…

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Posted in Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Extant garments

Kent State University Museum

This past summer while on an Association for Living History and Farm Museum conference in Akron, Ohio, I (along with other historical clothing professionals) was given the opportunity to get a behind the scenes tour of the Kent State University…

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Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops

Dress for Kenosha, WI Civil War Museum

A few years ago, I teamed up with Boston Productions to create a series of 1860s era gowns for their film project in conjunction with the 1863 Raid on Indiana exhibit for Conner Prairie. Flash forward to 2013 and now…

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Posted in 1840s, Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Extant garments, WWI

What to wear?

I cannot remember the last time I made myself a dress. Better yet, I cannot remember the last time �there was an occasion to wear one to. And now with the opportunity to attend the ALHFAM 2013 conference in my…

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Posted in Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Opportunities, Research

A Fellowship!

To my absolute surprise and wonderment, I am excited to announce I have been awarded a fellowship from the�Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums to attend their 2013 international conference at Hale Farm and Village in Bath, Ohio!…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Extant garments, Historical Sewing

A gown for The Costume Society of America

This past week I attended The Costume Society of America’s National Symposium in Atlanta! To support the organization, I made this mid 19th century reproduction lady’s dress as a donation item for their silent auction. �� This gown in inspired…

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Posted in Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Opportunities

WoW!

That is all I have to say about this: http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/CSA%20Registration%20Brochure%20Online%20v2.pdf

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Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops

Custom commissions for Conner Prairie

Lady’s 1860s era upper middle class day dressfeatured in Journey’s film Last weekend (June 3-4) marked the opening of Conner Prairie’s new interactive exhibit entitled�1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana.�As terms of my contract, I was asked to hold…

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Hi! I’m Susan!

I am the lead designer and founder of Maggie May Clothing! Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years, my mother, Maggie May, made me my first historical costume (a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet)! As I grew older, I realized by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of those who came before us. This fascination has followed me through life. I am now a formally trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past coupled with creative problem solving skills to design, drape, and create historical garments. When I am not working in my studio, I am tending my 12 acre hobby farm, playing dress up with my own children, or kayaking in the mountains.

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