Civil War Clothing in Shippensburg - August 3, 2008

[Carolann Schmitt]

The Mid-Atlantic Region of the Costume Society of America
invites you to spend
A Sunday in Shippensburg
Shippensburg Fashion Archives & Museum,  Shippensburg University, Shippensburg PA
August 3
1:00  - 5:00 pm
View the exhibit:
“Garibaldis, Engageantes & Cages: American Fashions of the Civil War Era 1840-1870”
Take a behind-the-scenes tour with curator Dr. Karin Bohleke
SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTIONS:
“Inside Information” about selected garments from the Fashion Archives
by Patternmaker Martha McCain

“Lounging Attire for the Victorian Gentleman: An Overview of Dressing Gowns,
Smoking Caps and Slippers,  c. 1850-1870"
by Carolann Schmitt, Genteel Arts Academy

Cost of the program, includes a donation to the museum and light refreshments:
$10 for members of CSA,  $5 for student members,  $20 for non- members
***PLEASE NOTE: This venue is not wheelchair accessible***

For more information e-mail KJBohleke@ship.edu or call 717-477-1239

To register, send check or money order payable to Costume Society of America to
Ann Wass, 5903 60th Ave., Riverdale MD 20737 by July 31. 

Please indicate any dietary restrictions and if there is anything special you would like to see in the “behind the scenes” tour.

Edited to remove stray characters that appeared from the Ethernet.

[Beth Chamberlain]

Anyone planning on going to this? I'll be there and  I'm wondering if I'll get to meet anyone else.

Beth

[Elaine Kessinger]

As usual, I didn't get my act together until the last minute. Does anyone know if they'll accept walk-ups? ...or register by e-mail and pay when you get there?

[Carolann Schmitt]

Elaine -
The registration deadline is today. Contact Ann Wass at annbwass@aol.com or 301-699-1477; or Karin Bohleke at KJBohleke@ship.edu or 717-477-1239.  I'm sure they'll let you pay the fee on arrival. I'm not sure about walk-ups. They MAY accept them if there is space available, but the facility is not that large. Better to make your reservation today if you can.

Beth -
I'm looking forward to meeting you. I know there are some other members of this forum that will also be attending.

Carolann

[E L Watkins-Morris]

The afternoon at Shippensburg was wonderful!

Many thanks to Carolann and Martha McCain for their presentations.

[Very] Belated congratulations to Karen for her appointment to the archives.  Can we say, "out of the loop"?

The efforts of the above three are especially appreciated by the Newbie I dragged up the road with me.  Vicky is an accomplished genealogist and researcher but completely clueless when it comes to period fashion and claims she cannot even sew on a button.  For the first time she was able to view a large collection of originals and start connecting the whys and wherefores (as described in Ms. McCain's presentation) with her own clothing without becoming overwhelmed.  Carolann provided a foray into the unknown and started the wheels turning for Christmas presents (to be completed 5 years from now of course).   

I enjoyed seeing much missed friends and acquaintances and welcomed the opportunity to refresh a stagnant, near burnt-out brain.

Still recovering from the drive,
Liz W.