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The Vintage Runway - Dating and Preparing a Gown for Exhibition
Pt 1 - Dating As part of the preparation for the upcoming Vintage Runway exhibit at Oshawa museum, it is necessary to date, stabilize and...
What is Poult De Soie????
Here's another of the dresses from my collection that will be on exhibit in May. Green Day dress with Evening bodice - 1860s – silk poult...
The Color Purple...
I'm working with our local museum to prepare a good sized textile exhibit, which will be centered around the museums collection of...
Deadly Clothing
Our clothing is supposed to keep us warm, protected and safe. Unfortunately over the years, and with surprising regularity, it has done...
What a Glamerous Evening
2019 Canadian Fashion Museum 10 Anniversary Gala
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