Monday, June 3, 2013

Working Men's Clothes in New Jersey and the Atlantic World, 1750-1825




On Thursday, June 6th at 6pm, the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts invites visitors to, Working Men's Clothes in New Jersey and the Atlantic World, 1750-1825, presented by presented by Tyler Putman of the University of Delaware.  This talk will examine the clothing of sailors and laborers in New Jersey and abroad using written records, visual depictions, and surviving garments. By focusing primarily on urban and maritime workers, it will show how poor men used their limited resources to buy useful garments as well as participate in a fashion network unique to their social level.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x13.  Regular Admission.
 

 



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