When I first saw this hat on the shelf, I remember my reaction being a mixture of amusement and confusion. It was lying flat on its front and looked akin to a horseshoe crab, and I couldn’t quite figure out how a person was supposed to wear it.
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Hi, it’s Gabby Ramos, working at the Design Center for my final year of college! Since I’ve worked in the Design Center for about three and a half years, I’ve been able to see a variety of collections of different backgrounds and time periods.
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My name is Mia Madrid and I am in my first year of the Master’s of Science in Textile Design program at Thomas Jefferson University. I am thrilled to be starting a Graduate Assistantship here at the Design Center because it is allowing me to
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Hello there! My name is Hope Porter, and I’m a third year in Textile Design. It’s been passing in a flash, but I’ve really been enjoying it! I’ve loved fabric since my mom taught me how to sew when I was in fourth grade, but I didn’t realize
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Usually, my main focus when photographing our objects is documentation. But recently, I gave some our hats the glamour treatment. This came about because I needed a subject for my final project for a Studio Photography class I recently completed
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My name is Manasi Eswarapu and I am a senior textile design student at Thomas Jefferson University. I really love handweaving and have a strong interest in traditional South Asian handweaving techniques, though I would like to learn about
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As the opening event of Power & Pomp: Fashion History Month at the Library Company of Philadelphia, curator Jade Papa gave a talk about the history of women’s roles in Philadelphia’s textile industries in the 19th century. Along with Jade,
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My name is David Kramer, and I am a textile design major at Thomas Jefferson University. My interest in textiles began as something I did not realize had a connection to textile design. Beginning in the first grade, I would create
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Dated between the 1880-1890’s, this bodice is one part of a two-piece gown constructed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is identifiable due to the tag displayed on the center back of a woven twill waist tape within the garment. Some notable
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Sponsored by the Jefferson Alumni Association, this talk was presented by curator Jade Papa on International Women’s Day to celebrate some of the women whose works are included in the Textile & Costume Collection. Use the link below to view