Dressing the 18th-century Working Woman with Skye Makaris

This is not just for the ladies -- history buffs and artisan crafters won't want to miss this! Understanding how 18th-century dress was tied inextricably to the social and material context of the era will broaden our perspective of this richly fascinating time (and maybe even teach us a little about today). What's the difference between a corset and stays? Was wearing a pair of stays comfortable or even practical for frontier farm life? Presented live at the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum on Sunday, September 18th, this was an intimate, interactive look at womenswear in the late 18th century. Seamstress and living historian Skye Makaris analyzes each component of a working woman’s wardrobe and shows how they fit together as a cohesive whole. The EAHM Sunday Lecture Series is a free monthly community program covering a variety of topics pertaining to the Homestead, early America, and Vermont. To see upcoming lecture topics and find out more, please visit https://ethanallenhomestead.org/progr...