Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New JerseyWhy is an unmarried woman called a spinster? Why does the weasel go pop? What raises your hackles? Find out in the Museum’s new exhibit, Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New Jersey. Whether you’re on the spear side or the distaff side of your family, if you’re on tenterhooks to discover the meanings and origins of these Early American words and phrases, this new exhibit is the answer.
Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New Jersey tells the story of Early America through the crafts of spinning and weaving, following the process from gathering the raw materials to preparing the materials, to working the materials, to fine finished products. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn not only about the process of spinning, but about the average woman who was skilled in the craft.
Throughout the exhibit’s duration, various public programs, events and workshops will take place. Spinning Tales opens Tuesday, February 28th during Regular Hours.
For more information visit our website at www.metc.org or call 973-377-2982. Regular Admission.
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