Dress Construction Viewing
December 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ever wanted to know how a dress from your favorite period drama was made? Have questions about fashion from the past?
Join our Assistant Director, Nicole Carpenter, as she creates a reproduction gown based on 18th century examples and techniques. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions about the process of creating a gown, the history of mantua-makers or dress makers, and the Museum’s textile collection. Visitors can also try textile art objects like a spinning wheel, loom, and embroidery hoops for themselves.
Interested in learning more about our textile collection? Book a private collection event or group lecture to experience unique items up close. Use our contact form to learn more.
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Past Events
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