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Fashion begins with fabric! On feast your eyes on just a few details of historic dress and modern modes in our amazing FIDM Museum Study Collection.

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2022-05-05

A small but potent example of just how were Late 18thc (now faded) printed reused w/early 19thc via Love the classical-themed with bold plaid palette. Fr.

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2019-06-12

Beauty break of & for (prob. produced in for trade); (possibly English from & handmade —all c1750s-80s)

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2019-03-20

Gorgeous from my depicting a charming Elizabethan scene. Once part of a larger quilt. Linen backing and wool batting. Gift from a dear friend.

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2019-02-27