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…