My name is Kate Kaufmann and I am a second year Fashion Design student at Thomas Jefferson University. I have always been very interested in fiber arts, so I have dabbled in many of them, including quilting! If you would like to check out any of
The Design Center
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Among our collection of novelty ribbons is a series of holiday cards created by the National Woven Label Company, a 20th century company that was based in Paterson, NJ. These cards feature mounted jacquard textile “pictures” and were
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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
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This study examines a yellow plaid jumper, accession number 2005.3.23. Its one-piece construction, crossing straps, and use of buttons are some of its standout features. The tags and the designer of the garment suggest a date within the 1950’s.
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Weddings are sentimental, special days that only last a few hours...so you better wear something to remember! Layers of women’s dress in the early 1900’s consisted of about six layers.
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I have always been fascinated by fashion and fabrics since I was a young child. My favorite toy was a little chain-stitch sewing machine that I used to make doll clothes. I then learned to sew and competed in textile competitions in 4-H growing