The Life Cycle of Clothing
Little White School Museum 72 Polk Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesAmericans invested a tremendous amount of labor into making and maintaining their wardrobes during the 19th century. This presentation will explore the life cycle of clothing during the 1800s: how it was created, mended, remade, washed, and ultimately recycled. This FREE presentation will highlight examples of garments and artifacts from the Illinois State Museum’s collection. […]