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On the Trail of a Clemens Dress

A 42-page, lavishly illustrated color monograph by Susan Greene

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An account of how two dresses in the collections of the Chemung Valley History Museum and of Cornell University were found to have belonged to Olivia Langdon Clemens, wife of Samuel Clemens, otherwise known as Mark Twain. Special web price of $10.95 plus $4.00 shipping.

DATE, TIME & TOPIC
ARRANGED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU

IF YOU WISH TO INVITE OTHERS TO ATTEND, THE MAXIMUM NUMBER IS 4 PERSONS


$100 per session, one person
$40 per session, each additional person


$20 DEPOSIT REQUIRED
NOT REFUNDABLE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF APPOINTMENT

 
ONE HOUR GET-ACQUAINTED TOUR

An opportunity to find out what is available for study; a one-hour tour of the gallery and storage areas. We usually have lots to talk about! $20, 4 persons maximum.

SPECIAL TWO DAY COURSE:
IDENTIFICATION OF PRINTED DRESS FABRICS, 1765-1865

An intensive study of the various types of printed dress fabrics. Focus upon both design and technological characteristics as clues. No previous knowledge necessary. Slides, garments, quilts.
My specialty.



THESE TOPICS MAY BE ADJUSTED TO SUIT YOUR PARTICULAR INTERESTS

MEN'S, WOMEN'S & CHILDRENS WEAR
LADIES' WEAR
MEN'S & BOY'S WEAR
CHILDREN'S WEAR
LADIES OF THE CIVIL WAR: WARDROBE SURVEY
CONSTRUCTION OF LADIES' DRESSES, 1800-1835
CONSTRUCTION OF LADIES' DRESSES, 1835-1865
DRESSING GOWNS & ROBES
CLOAKS, COATS & MANTLES
HEADWEAR
ACCESSORIES, HEAD TO FOOT

A COURSE BASED ON MY BOOK

TEXTILES FOR
EARLY VICTORIAN CLOTHING
1850-1880

Now available on CD (with swatches) only, from the publisher.

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