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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 History Chapter 2: Historic Costume Basics Chapter 3: Dating Clothing through Shifts in Design Chapter 4: Fiber Identification Basics Chapter 5: Preparing Garments for Exhibition Chapter 6: Dressing for Display Chapter 7: Reading Costumes Chapter 8: Exhibiting Clothing Chapter 9: Interpreting Costume Chapter 10: Engaging Beyond Exhibitions Appendix 1: Men's Style Elements from 1800 to 1899 Appendix 2: Men's Style Elements from 1900 to 1960 Appendix 3: Blank Form Women's Style Elements from 1800 to 1899 Appendix 4: Blank Form Women's Style Elements from 1900 to 1960 Appendix 5: Blank Form Men's Style Elements from 1800 to 1899 Appendix 6: Blank Form Men's Style Elements from 1900 to 1960 ...
