Historical Clothing and textile learning and research opportunities
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
That is all I have to say about this: http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/CSA%20Registration%20Brochure%20Online%20v2.pdf
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…