Gloves and handkerchiefs are often overlooked as accessories today, however, they were once used on a daily basis to communicate. In the 19th century, modesty and etiquette was a priority, especially in romantic pursuits.
Michaela Day
Collection Intern, Textile & Costume Collection, The Design Center, Thomas Jefferson University
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I’m Michaela Day, a senior Fashion Design student and new Collection Intern at the Thomas Jefferson University Design Center. I fell in love with the Design Center collection when I took my History of Costume and Textiles course my sophomore
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