About the Author
This site was created for my 18th century literature class at Wayne State University. I have always been fascinated by historical representation. Over the past several years I have participated in 19th century reenactments across Michigan, sewing my own clothing and learning social context in order to accurately portray a character. My background of historical sewing piqued my interested in a textile study of the text.
Upon reading many of the class texts, I found myself constantly referring to physical descriptions of clothing as representations of social context. This digital humanities project has given me the opportunity to explore these references in literature in order to build my own historically accurate wardrobe. Perhaps the most important purpose of this site is to connect the historical costumer with the academic researcher. The costumer can now cite sources for their clothing choices and understand how their clothing functioned in a social context. Pictures at the opening page will help guide the most novice of seamstresses, as it contains visual imagery. The academic researcher will have visual representations to guide reading, as well as a place to connect on the forums page. |
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