The Care and Display of Historic Clothing

The Care and Display of Historic Clothing aims to assist with the full integration of costume collections into the interpretation of the past. The topics explored in this publication range from the care and identification of items in a costume collection to discussions about both physical display and how they can be used to engage audiences.

Author: Karen M. Depauw
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 07/12/2017
Pages: 334
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781538105924
ISBN10: 1538105926
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Museum Administration and Museology
- Antiques & Collectibles | Textiles & Costume
- Health & Fitness | Beauty & Grooming | General

About the Author
Karen DePauw currently works as coordinator of Local History Services at the Indiana Historical Society. After receiving a bachelor of arts in history at Quincy University and a master of science from the University of Rhode Island focusing on historic costumes and textiles, Karen worked with various costume collections in the state of Connecticut before moving to Indiana to serve local organizations through collection care trainings and workshops. She is a member of the American Association for State and Local History Field Services Alliance and has been an active member of the Costume Society of America, previously serving as the Northeastern Regional President.