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,
Textile history
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Did you know that as part of our collection we hold tens of thousands of fabric swatches dating back to the seventeenth century? Well, now you can check out some of these swatches on our new and improved website Tapestry.
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In the realm of fashion and textiles, things that possess a quality or feature that is extremely impressive tend to spark conversation. Creativity and innovation thrive in fashion, which can be translated through design. Presentation is the
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