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.
The Design Center
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Maggie Kuhn, the owner of the estate from which the 1910-1930s woolen swimsuit was donated, was a sprightly old woman who dedicated her elderly years to fighting against age discrimination
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On the left: the original swim tank from the Textile & Costume Collection T&CC 1996.124.8b. On the right: a modern take designed and knitted by Emily Radomski. As a follow-up to last week’s post, textile design student Emily
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The swimwear ensemble in question is comprised of two separate pieces. The first piece is a tank for the upper body of the wearer, and the second piece is trunks for the lower half of the body. These garments adhere to a simplistic two-color
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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
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Marcia Weiss is the Director of Textile Design undergrad and graduate programs at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of the Fashion & Textiles Futures Center. She is also an associate professor of upper level undergrad and graduate
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