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Informationen zum Autor Karen DePauw currently works as coordinator of Local History Services at the Indiana Historical Society. After receiving a bachelor of arts in history at Quincy University and a master of science from the University of Rhode Island focusing on historic costumes and textiles, Karen worked with various costume collections in the state of Connecticut before moving to Indiana to serve local organizations through collection care trainings and workshops. She is a member of the American Association for State and Local History Field Services Alliance and has been an active member of the Costume Society of America, previously serving as the Northeastern Regional President. Klappentext The Care and Display of Historic Clothing aims to assist with the full integration of costume collections into the interpretation of the past. The topics explored in this publication range from the care and identification of items in a costume collection to discussions about both physical display and how they can be used to engage audiences. Zusammenfassung The Care and Display of Historic Clothing aims to assist with the full integration of costume collections into the interpretation of the past. The topics explored in this publication range from the care and identification of items in a costume collection to discussions about both physical display and how they can be used to engage audiences. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Timeline of Fashion and HistoryChapter 2: Historic Costume BasicsChapter 3: Dating Clothing through Shifts in DesignChapter 4: Fiber Identification BasicsChapter 5: Preparing Garments for ExhibitionChapter 6: Dressing for DisplayChapter 7: Reading CostumesChapter 8: Exhibiting ClothingChapter 9: Interpreting CostumeChapter 10: Engaging Beyond ExhibitionsAppendix 1: Men's Style Elements from 1800 to 1899Appendix 2: Men's Style Elements from 1900 to 1960Appendix 3: Blank Form Women's Style Elements from 1800 to 1899Appendix 4: Blank Form Women's Style Elements from 1900 to 1960Appendix 5: Blank Form Men's Style Elements from 1800 to 1899Appendix 6: Blank Form Men's Style Elements from 1900 to 1960...
