Inside Out, Cradle to Grave: What Women Wore in the 1800s
When: Wed., July 23, 2-3 p.m. 2025
Illinois State Museum Curator of History Erika Holst will talk about clothing worn by 19th century women. As women passed through various life stages and roles, what types of clothing did they wear at each stage? This lecture is illustrated with examples of historic clothing from the museum’s historic garment collection.