History in the Making: Reconstructing Early Modern Textiles and Clothing
April 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
This public presentation on the reconstruction of historical textiles and fashion by the Glasscock Center’s Visiting Fellow Dr. Sophie Pitman (UW-Madison) features the opportunity to try Renaissance fabric finishing techniques. The textile researcher will explain what we can learn from incorporating hands-on experimentation into our archival, literary and visual analysis.
From making bright red and deep black dyes from beetles and iron to full-scale material and digital reconstructions of fashionable Renaissance streetwear, Pitman will share case studies from her research. The talk is followed by a Q&A and a chance to handle some early modern textiles and engage in hands-on experimentation. Light lunch provided.
The event is in Room 311 of the Melbern G. Glasscock Building.
