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  • Researching and mounting a Czech folk costume
    The Kent State University Museum includes a collection of European folk costumes, with a significant number of Czech, Slovak, and Romanian pieces. However, many of these pieces come with very little identifying information. For our most recent exhibition, Pretty Pleats, … Continue reading
  • A Peek Inside an 1880 Bodice
    While considering this ensemble from 1880 for inclusion in our Fashion Timeline exhibition we were impressed by the exquisite workmanship inside the bodice. The finishing on the interior is exceptional. The interior also reveals the woman’s secrets as it is … Continue reading
  • Installing “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity”
    The exhibition, “Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity” has just opened at the Art Institute of Chicago and I had the honor and pleasure of participating in the installation as a courier. I have already posted  about the preparation of the loans … Continue reading
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