Thu 10/7 @ 6PM
The Western Reserve Historical Society is launching a new series of events called “By the Book: A Celebration of Research, Writing, and the Grand Reopening of the Western Reserve Historical Society Library.”
It’s a long name but a simple premise: authors of recent books on Northeast Ohio history will talk about their work at the WRHS library, followed by an informal networking hour where attendees may meet the authors, get books signed and engage in in-depth conversations.
It starts this week with a program that ties into the museum’s current exhibit Amanda Wicker: Black Fashion Design in Cleveland. The panel, titled “Fashioning Black Womanhood: How African Americans Influenced the Fashion Industry and Fought for Equality,” revolves around the new book Dressed for Freedom: The Fashionable Politics of American Feminism by fashion historian Dr. Einav Rabinovitch-Fox. She’ll be joined on the panel by WRHS’s Curator of Costumes and Textiles Patty Edmonson, and fashion designer/business owner (and CoolCleveland columnist) Dru Thompson of Dru Christine Fabrics & Design.
Tickets, which are $15 for non-members (with discounts for seniors, veterans and college students) and free for members, include admission to the Cleveland History Center and a 10% discount at the museum store. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Go here to buy tickets.
2 Responses to “WRHS Panel Talks About Black Women and Fashion”
MJ
So why the photo of white girls (all whites in the photo) as notice of a show on Black Fashion Design?
Seems oh so typical.
Anastasia Pantsios
This is the actual cover of the book written by the woman being showcased at the event.